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Old 11-16-2012, 03:48 AM
Codifex Maximus Codifex Maximus is offline
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Before you pull the alternator, check across the battery for AC voltage. You should not have very much if any. If you do have AC voltage, it could mean that the rectifiers in the alternator are shot - replacement is then indicated. A final test on the bench couldn't hurt for final verification.
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