Alternator Test
06-03-2014, 07:01 PM
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That's awesome -- it never crossed my mind to even consider that however it makes perfect sense. If I had it to do all over again, I would more than likely perform that adjustment.
AlternatorMan on youtube is awesome. At one point I was considering replacement of the broken voltage regulator in the first AD244 I picked up.....my wife really enjoyed sitting on the couch listening to about an hour of the videos one night! Haha!
AlternatorMan on youtube is awesome. At one point I was considering replacement of the broken voltage regulator in the first AD244 I picked up.....my wife really enjoyed sitting on the couch listening to about an hour of the videos one night! Haha!
06-04-2014, 10:40 AM
#22
I have noticed on my 2002 that the voltmeter reads below 13 volts frequently and reads 12 volts with the AC on. I verifed the4 gage is reading accurately with a DMM.
When I first start the car in the morning, the volts come up to 14 and stay there for 5-9 minutes and then drop to 13V. I am thinking that the alternator should keep the charging system at 13V while the car is running but, wanted to get confirmation of that from the group here before further diagnosis.
Thanks!
When I first start the car in the morning, the volts come up to 14 and stay there for 5-9 minutes and then drop to 13V. I am thinking that the alternator should keep the charging system at 13V while the car is running but, wanted to get confirmation of that from the group here before further diagnosis.
Thanks!
06-05-2014, 07:41 AM
#23
I have noticed on my 2002 that the voltmeter reads below 13 volts frequently and reads 12 volts with the AC on. I verifed the4 gage is reading accurately with a DMM.
When I first start the car in the morning, the volts come up to 14 and stay there for 5-9 minutes and then drop to 13V. I am thinking that the alternator should keep the charging system at 13V while the car is running but, wanted to get confirmation of that from the group here before further diagnosis.
Thanks!
When I first start the car in the morning, the volts come up to 14 and stay there for 5-9 minutes and then drop to 13V. I am thinking that the alternator should keep the charging system at 13V while the car is running but, wanted to get confirmation of that from the group here before further diagnosis.
Thanks!
