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Electrical System -> Charging Circuit for Your Citroen C3 SUV First Generation (2002-2009)

CHARGING CIRCUIT - ALTERNATOR WITH MONO-FUNCTION REGULATOR.  
Checking the alternator output  
Output under 13.5 V  
Intensity (A) / Alternator speed  
Connect as shown in the diagram opposite, using an ammeter (A), a volt-  
meter (V), and a rheostat (R) or a Volt/Ammeter/Rheostat combination.  
Referring to the vehicle’s equipment specification (see table opposite),  
adjust the engine speed and rheostat charge to obtain U=13.5V.  
Speed  
2000  
rpm  
3000  
rpm  
4000  
rpm  
Class  
5
29 A  
42 A  
49 A  
62 A  
72 A  
99 A  
43 A  
59 A  
39 A  
54 A  
62 A  
76 A  
90 A  
128 A  
Reminder : The excitation energising current will flow through the  
warning lamp; check that the warning lamp comes on when the  
ignition is switched on. It should go out when the engine has started  
(accelerate slightly).  
7
8
68 A  
Checking the voltage regulator  
Set the rheostat to zero and disconnect all the electrical consumers.  
Display 5000 alternator rpm. If U alternator is > 14.7 V, the regulator  
is faulty.  
9
83 A  
Note : These tests should be performed with the engine hot and the  
battery fully charged.  
12  
15  
100 A  
140 A  
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