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Old 12-31-2004, 09:59 AM
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I checked out the helms/haynes on doing this, but mostly it's just component check. Is there a way in using the voltmeter to test the alternator? Thanks.
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Old 01-01-2005, 04:15 AM
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hook up the voltemeter and see how much it is, i think my b16 was 14.5-16 somehting liek that
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16 is way too high.

it should be around 14-14.5 or so.
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Or you could take it off, borrow a ride from a friend, and go to autozone were theyll test it for free, and i think they check the amps.
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Unless you have an amp meter to test the current output of the alt, testing voltage will only tell half the story.
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