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| Author: | Houlty1 [Sat Jul 30, 2016 7:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Problems with alternator |
I bought my camaro and was told the alternator needed changing as it didn't charge so a new was fitted and the volt meter in the car read about 14 volts I got in it today and it's show less than 12 volts Could this really be the alternator already Any ideas? |
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| Author: | 3rdGenmalc [Sat Jul 30, 2016 9:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problems with alternator |
Did you verify original alternator was at fault, don't take anyone's word for car faults ? There are videos on YouTube showing you how to check an alternators charging ability and what to do. |
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| Author: | 3rdGenmalc [Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problems with alternator |
| Author: | lee52 [Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problems with alternator |
I am assuming you had 14v when running but when you got in the car and it read 12v was that engine running ? you should have 13.8v - 14.2 when running at fast idle and above but when you jump in the car the next day and before you fire up you will have a sub 13v reading (fully charged lead acid is 12.8v) |
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| Author: | Houlty1 [Mon Aug 01, 2016 2:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problems with alternator |
All fixed it did turn out to be a faulty alternator Thanks for the advice |
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