Help on testing alternator

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Dec 31, 2004 | 09:59 AM

Kusai.Nihonjin.Desu

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Help on testing alternator

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.

Jan 1, 2005 | 04:15 AM

stripes777

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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

Jan 1, 2005 | 07:15 AM

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16 is way too high.

it should be around 14-14.5 or so.

Jan 1, 2005 | 08:37 AM

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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.

Jan 1, 2005 | 08:41 AM

jlacoy82

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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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