\pard\tx960\tx1920\tx2880\tx3840\tx4800\tx5760\tx6720\tx7680\tx8640\tx9600\f0\b0\i0\ulnone\fs32\fc0\cf0 When is automobile is running, unplug the positive battery cable and use a Voltmeter to read the Voltage that the alternator generates. Do this by taking a reading at the end of the disconnected positive cable and also on the negative cable which is still attached to the battery. The reading should be in the normal range. While doing your test, open the accessories. Lights, fan, radio and air conditioner. The value of your test should still and always be in the normal range.
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\pard\tx960\tx1920\tx2880\tx3840\tx4800\tx5760\tx6720\tx7680\tx8640\tx9600\f0\b0\i0\ulnone\fs32\fc0\cf0 The alternator on an automobile should always be in the range indicated above. The normal range for an alternator is between 13.5 Volts and 15.0 Volts.