Practice question

A vehicle's battery slowly drains overnight. While testing the charging system with the engine idling, the mechanic measures an AC voltage ripple of 0.6V at the battery. What does this suggest?

  1. The battery is gassing normally
  2. One or more diodes inside the alternator rectifier bridge have failed
  3. The alternator belt is slipping under load
  4. The voltage regulator is maintaining correct DC limits

Answer: B — One or more diodes inside the alternator rectifier bridge have failed

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