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Can OBD Scanners Test Alternator?

GeoPappas

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I have Alex Peper Vehicle Explorer OBD-II software.

I was wondering if there was a way to test the alternator and battery using OBD software. For example, is there a way to test for voltage or amperage?

If there is, what parameter IDs (PIDs) would I check for?
 
well with an xcal you can monitor battery voltage so I would think that you could.

why not just get a voltmeter and check it out?
 
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