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What is the best way to know if your Alternator is charging or not? My battery is discharged, i want to know if the problem is the battery itself or the Alternator...

What besides the Alternator could keep the new battery from recharging? I've had the Alternator tested and replaced the battery on my 83 chevy s-10 but the battery...

After a dead battery is boosted with jumper cables is it detrimental to the Alternator to recharge the battery by running the... Is it safer for the Alternator to complete the recharging with a battery charger rather than...

I just installed a new Alternator on a 1976 jeep cj7 and strpped the wire to the battery. I apparently used the wrong thread on the nut. how can i solve this problem?

How do i connect my Alternator dircectly to the battery Does the Alternator need to be hooked up to a regulator? and if so how would you hook it up...

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Submitted 236 days ago...

TradeI655

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Alternator problem or battery?

If the battery lite comes on in the car and stays on, is this an alternater problem? I changed the battery without change.

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Answer 1 / 4 - Submitted 236 days ago...

Bahrain447

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I would said its your alt. Do you clean the posts and check for broke or loose wires?

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Answer 2 / 4 - Submitted 235 days ago...

tony13t

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Yes i would agree with Bahrain447, but stop at a local parts house and most will check your battery for free, and most off the testers they have know have alternator output, If you can make it there at least you will rule out a bad cell in a batt. and hopefully they will help you out with a lil more hands on diag.

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Answer 3 / 4 - Submitted 232 days ago...

docsperf

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If you can start the vehicle disconnect the negative battery post (black) if it stops then its your alternator

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Answer 4 / 4 - Submitted 231 days ago...

LeafMiner418

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If your battery keeps draining then it's your alternator!

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