I have an alternator lying around, and was told its a good one. Can I check it without installing it?
Testing alternator off the engine?
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Pavel
, Apr 02 2004 11:37 AM
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#1
Posted 02 April 2004 - 11:37 AM
#2
Posted 02 April 2004 - 11:40 AM
Only with an Auto electricians alternator test rig
Siggy
Siggy
#3
Posted 02 April 2004 - 12:40 PM
so simply turning it over by hand wont produce a voltage reading?
#4
Posted 02 April 2004 - 01:10 PM
For an alternator to produce power you need to have 12 volts going into it. It uses the ignition warning lamp for this.
Siggy
Siggy
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