Low/ spiking voltage. Alternator tests OK?
08-27-2010, 05:13 PM
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Low/ spiking voltage. Alternator tests OK? Randomly my trans am has been acting up, started suddenly, reads between just under and just above 13 volts when running and driving. When i switch my headlamps on and draw on the battery the voltmeter will bounce back and forth.
Sent alternator to be evaluated and rebuilt, they told me the alternator is fine.
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Sent alternator to be evaluated and rebuilt, they told me the alternator is fine.
Heres a vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAOU1-mfoLM
Couldnt figure out how to put the video on the thread
08-29-2010, 04:13 PM
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If anyone has seen this problem before, ide appreciate your input. I tested the battery today and it has 603 out of 650 CCA (good battery). Tested the alternator again and again it tested within specs.
One thing I did notice is that the armature on the alternator is slightly bent and you can see the pulley wobble and a little bearing noise.
One thing I did notice is that the armature on the alternator is slightly bent and you can see the pulley wobble and a little bearing noise.
