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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Honda Prelude and 2001 Honda CR-V. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove diode (rectifier) assembly from generator. Check for continuity in both directions by reversing test probes between terminal "B" and terminals P1 , P2 , P3 and P4 . Check for continuity in both directions between diode terminal "E" (ground) and terminals P1 , P2 , P3 and P4 . See Fig 1 .
  2. All diodes should show continuity in one direction and no continuity in opposite direction. If any diode does not test as specified, replace entire diode (rectifier) assembly.
Fig 1: Testing Diode (Rectifier) Assembly (Typical)
G00012906Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.