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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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really quick how do i test the altenator on my b16 because my battery keeps on going dead on me i charge it on the battery tender put it in the civic it starts stays on as soon as i put the headlights on they are really dim and then it just turns off. so i know that the altenator is the problem but how can i check to see if it is it? and then i will check my wiring for it. thanks guys
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Old Dec 3, 2004 | 01:21 AM
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you test it by paying me the rest of the money for my vafc. Or you could say you have no money and just buy some subs off ebay..... oh wait you already did that
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Old Dec 3, 2004 | 04:05 AM
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or what you can do is give me my money for my fired ecu you sold me
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Old Dec 3, 2004 | 05:39 AM
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Default Re: altenator how do i test it (mrnice1058)

it sounds like your alt...just go to an advance auto store and have them check it on their battery charger...easiest way
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Old Dec 3, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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why should i have to pay for something you messed up
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Old Dec 3, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by barry11j &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it sounds like your alt...just go to an advance auto store and have them check it on their battery charger...easiest way</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah easiest way is go to advance, they will check right there for free..
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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Default Re: altenator how do i test it (mrnice1058)

if you have a muliti-meter put it on DC with the car off should be maby 10v start the car and you should have 14.0 or so , then put it on AC and you should have less than 0.5v hope this helps
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