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The alternator must be running to test without disassembly. If you remove it, many auto part stores will test at no charge.
One test is a voltage test. Start the engine and use a multimeter to check the voltage at the battery. It should read between 13.5 and 16 volts. Any less or more and the alternator is bad.
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How do you know you need to replace your alternator?
Check the voltage at the battery with engine running. It should read 13.5 to 15.5 volts. Any less and the alternator is suspect.
How do you know if your alternator is bad in a 98 Hyundai Sonata?
while the car is running unhook the negative battery cable. If the car remains running then your alternater is good if it stalls then replace it.
How do you know if an alternator is bad?
Check voltage with a voltmeter at the battery With engine running readings should be 13.8-14.2 With engine running hold a screw driver to the back of the alternator, if there is no magnetic field, the alternator is bad.
How do you replace your 1979 Porsche 911sc alternator with an external voltage regulator to an upgraded alternator that has an internal voltage regulator?
If your currently running a external regulator all you need to do to move to a internal regulated alternator is finding a alternator that will fit your application that comes internally regulated. I dont know of any that work for your vehicle though sorry
How do I know if if my car battery or alternator is dead?
Fully charge the battery Check with a voltmeter (should read approx. 12.8 volts without engine running) With engine running and good alternator reading should be 13.8-14.2 if the battery is dead the car wont start. replace the battery (preferably with a new one) run the car and if it dies or wont crank again its the alternator (or possibly the alternator belt is slipping)
On a Ford Taurus if there is a bad alternator or not will the car DIE WHEN I REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLE?
You will destroy the voltage regulator if you unplug the battery while it is running, then you will have to replace the alternator anyways.
Your headlights are dimming is it the alternator?
Check the alternator out put with a voltmeter A fully charged battery should read approx. 12.8 volts without engine running With engine running reading should be 13.8-14.2 volts XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ANSWER XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The voltage regulator is built into the alternator. In some cases it is cheaper to replace the alternator.
How do you know when you have a bad alternator?
it will not produce voltage or high enough voltage when running should be around 14 volts running
Why will the heat not work in your 1993 Probe GT Have checked fuse under hood its good Also your battery is drawing power when its not running and when i start it alternator belt squeals for 20 secs?
i had that problem, but i had it with the 24v ( 2.5), for me it was the alternator, i had to replace it, i know its not a "in-depth" answer, but i hope it helps!
How do you replace the alternator on a Buick Skylark?
how do you replace the alternator in a 97buick skylark
Dodge avenger battery dead?
Charge it, replace it,test the alternator,Charge it, replace it,test the alternator,
Toyota gt four alternator wont charge battery?
Check fuses first. If fuses are good, check the voltage from the negative battery cable to where the wire bolts onto the back of the alternator. (With the engine running). If you can't reach the back of the alternator, then measure across the posts of the battery. Voltage should be about 14 volts DC. If lower than that, replace the alternator. When you replace an alternator, it's a good idea to replace the battery, as a precaution.
