Originally posted by Ray:
Car off, 60 secs of headlights on to remove surface charge:
12.0v or higher

car running:

14.0 or close. (up to 14.7ish) some as low as 13.9/8ish

If not higher than the 12, replace the alternator, using the how-to, or pay for it to be done 9but be ready to pay heavily)



Thanks for the fast reply!

When I checked it at autozone we did do the head light thing and than check the battery - this was with the car off. The guy didn't say anything so I think my battery charge was normal.

However I did see the voltometer when we tested with the car running, and it was at 12.8 or something, and than switched to no charge. So it seems like the alternator.
I will do the labor myself for sure, but what kind of alt. and how much should I expect to pay? New or rebuilt, or junkyard
Thanks again!