09-02-2016, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by humfrz
Now, I suggest you either check the alternator with a voltmeter by hooking it up to the battery (with the car running) and if it doesn't show at least 13.x volts, it's not working and your new battery will soon run out of electrons.
OR, take it to the dealer/auto shop and have them check it ........... ASAP!
humfrz
Back-in-the-day, most vehicles had amp meters on the dash ...... so, one could tell if the alternator (then generator) was charging. But, I reckon the manufactures don't feel the average driver can handle that these days ......  . |
Well they do still have the idiot light that will come on if the alternator is not giving the proper charge. You have no clue what charge it is giving but if on you at least know it isn't working properly.
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