new alternator
#1
new alternator
how would i no if my 5.0 needs a new alternator.. my friend and i have been working on my car for 10 hours straight.. changing parts and what not.. and it has a new battery in it.. but the battery isnt charging up or sumthin.. does that mean my alternator is shot.. sum1 please help!!!!
#2
RE: new alternator
Advance Auto & AutoZone both test charging systems for free, just drive your car up there. Alternatively you could check your battery voltage with the car running... should be around 14 - 14.5 volts.
#3
RE: new alternator
my battery is new.. i no that for a fact... the problem is.. it stays at around 8 volts or lower when the car is idle.. i dont think the alternator is working b/c it doesnt charge up the battery very good.. but im positive the battery is new
#5
RE: new alternator
well i just bought a new alternator... my friend and i tested the battery by putting jumper cables on 2 cars including the mustang.. and we established that the battery isnt the problem.. which is when we came up that the alternator was the problem... does that make sense?
#7
RE: new alternator
well im installing the new alternator today.. after it gets installed.. what should be different?? if the alternator was the problem.. does that mean my battery will charge and have more power?
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