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Repair Procedures: Inspection: Rotor

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  1. Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (A).
  2. Check that there is no continuity between the slip rings and the rotor (B) or rotor shaft (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Rotor, Rotor Shaft, & Slip Rings
    G06523441Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. If the rotor fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.