I hooked up the multi meter... 13.4 amps cold, 17.5 running. Too much power coming out of the alternator? Is replacement (The Alt) the best solution?
2007-12-20 02:22:42 · 3 answers · asked by Shaun B 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
How hard is it to replace in comparison to other car Alternators? About how long would it take? Thanks all!
2007-12-20 03:11:09 · update #1
Replaced Alternator and battery... Runs smooth as silk now. Thanks all and Merry Christmas!
2007-12-21 03:25:38 · update #2
sounds like your battery is over charging due to a bad voltage regulator....probably located internally in the alternator. replacement is probably the best bet.
2007-12-20 02:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by gravel128 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Before I started changing stuff and spending many $s, check it w/ another meter. 17.5 volts would have started blowing fuses and lite bulbs by now, to say nothing of frying the battery.
2007-12-20 11:11:04 · answer #2 · answered by Bob H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, at 17.5 volts you will fry the battery and the electrical system.
2007-12-20 10:48:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋