Originally posted by TaurusKev: Hmm, Alternators are a [censored] to remove on those arnt they? Should see if the wiring is ok... Start with easy stuff first before ripping out the alternator...
Charge battery well. Then test.
Battery test. Engine off, lights on for one minute. Then voltage should be 12 to 12.5.
Alternator test. Engine running, voltage across battery terminals should be 14 to 14.5.
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first."
1996 V6 ATX 96K miles
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