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Old 03-10-2014, 04:57 PM
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My voltage gauge reads right under the beginning of the red line. I have had my alternator checked a few times and also replaces the plug that connects to the alt. Any idea what else i should check? thanks for the input.
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Battery....
its a dec 2012 battery....i guess ill get it tested to be sure.
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Is the Alt original? It could be a bad regulator if the Batt will hold a charge.
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Is the Alt original? It could be a bad regulator if the Batt will hold a charge.
Original to me. The regulator is inside the alt, correct? Thats what the plug on the back side of the alt is for? Or soni assumed.
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If there isn't any power going to the little wire that plugs into the alternator, it won't charge.
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If there isn't any power going to the little wire that plugs into the alternator, it won't charge.
Ill get a multi meter on it to check.
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^^^ And it should read a consistent voltage of around 14.5 volts. If it fluctuates then most likely the alt. is bad.
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