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Negative rectifier

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki XL-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Using an ohmmeter, connect one tester probe to each negative terminal (1) and the other to each rectifier terminal (2).
  2. Reverse the polarity of the tester probes and repeat Step  1.
  3. Check that one shows continuity and the other shows no continuity. If there is continuity, replace the rectifier.
    Fig 1: Identifying Negative Terminals & Rectifier Terminals
    G04721651Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.