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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 02:19 PM
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Default how do you know when the alternator is going bad?

Got a 5tth gen just curious how to find out if its going bad
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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Default Re: how do you know when the alternator is going bad? (LudeChild)

If you turn on your AC and the car stalls...
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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Default Re: how do you know when the alternator is going bad? (LudeChild)

Just turn your engine on and disconnect your +battery terminal. If your engine dies out than your alternator is out.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Default Re: how do you know when the alternator is going bad? (viperguy)

don't do that you can cause a spike in you electrical system and burn up a possible good alternator, go to AutoZone and let them load test the charging system.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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Default Re: how do you know when the alternator is going bad? (FRISBEE)

Word, it is much easier to have autozone test it I think. All you have to do is disconnect it and have them test it for you, priceless.
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