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Bad alternator?

  • Thread starter Thread starter ShiftTheDrift
  • Start date Start date Dec 29, 2004

ShiftTheDrift

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I've noticed something lately where the voltage indicator drops significantly when doing something as simple as rolling up the window or turning on the headlights. Could this indicate a bad alternator.

The battery was replaced brand new 3 months ago.
 
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Mine does that but I have u/d pulleys. If you have a voltmeter while the car is running hook up the voltmeter to the batt. It should read atleast 14.2 volts that means the alt is charging.
 
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