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hey how do i test the alt to see if it is good? anybody know? and what should the voltage read? thanks again, K DOG
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Re: altenator? (Vdubs)

quote:[HR][/HR]Take it to a place with a tester.[HR][/HR]​
Is this installed or just by itself? If is out of the car, do as above. If its installed, measure voltage at your battery with a Digital Volt Meter (DVM) and it should read at least 14 volts DC when the car is running.
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