how to check the alternator after removing it, i.e. on the table

The discussion focuses on methods to test an alternator after it has been removed from a vehicle. Users share various techniques, including connecting the alternator to a battery and using a bulb to check functionality. A specific method involves connecting the positive terminal of the battery to the alternator's charging terminal and the negative to the body, with a bulb connected between the battery and the charging lamp terminal. If the alternator is functioning properly, the bulb will extinguish when the alternator is driven at the correct speed. Additionally, users discuss the importance of checking components like brushes and diodes, and the challenges of testing computer-controlled alternators with specific connectors. The conversation also touches on common issues such as diode failure and the need for proper connections during testing.
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