<VV> Alternator Charging Question

BobHelt@aol.com BobHelt@aol.com
Sun, 5 Sep 2004 20:03:47 EDT


In a message dated 9/5/04 2:17:01 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
mandolin@rochester.rr.com writes:

> Is this sufficient to power the car, do we need a rebuild, or is something
> else wrong?
> 

Bad alternator. Output voltage should be around 14.2 volts. Battery itself 
puts out around 12.6 volts. So it sounds like you are still not getting a 
charge. Take your alternator to a FLAPS and have it tested.
Regards,
Bob Helt