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Old 12-23-2008, 12:34 AM
mpolli mpolli is offline
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If it is a VRM type then basically it is a generator. So when the teeth go by, it makes an AC waveform. So there would be 2 tests:

1) Static resistance: With wheel not moving measure DC resistance. I would guess it should be in the range between 100 ohms and 500 ohms but that is just a guess. 0 and infinity would be bad.

2) Dynamic test: Set meter to AC volts and spin wheel. Assuming it passed the first test it should produce some voltage and the voltage should be higher as you spin faster. If you set the meter for DC volts you will see basically nothing. So make sure it is set on AC volts for that test.
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