Altenator question
chuy22
06-19-2005, 08:42 PM
Today while I was driving with my family the battery light on my dashboard suddenly came on. I have started the van several times and it seems to be working fine. All acc's are working. Can I be having problems with my altenator. I have a 2000 astro with 151,000 miles on it. Any help would be great thanks. :banghead:
CD Smalley
06-19-2005, 09:40 PM
Get a volt meter and check the voltage at the battery with the engine running and with it off.
chuy22
06-19-2005, 11:58 PM
Get a volt meter and check the voltage at the battery with the engine running and with it off.
what readings should I be looking for?
would it be 12v in both positions?
what readings should I be looking for?
would it be 12v in both positions?
CD Smalley
06-20-2005, 05:35 AM
You should see 14+ volts with the engine running.
Closer to 12 with the engine off.
Closer to 12 with the engine off.
chuy22
06-20-2005, 12:12 PM
You should see 14+ volts with the engine running.
Closer to 12 with the engine off.
just took in to the shop, and they confirmed it is the altenator.
So I had to fix it.
Closer to 12 with the engine off.
just took in to the shop, and they confirmed it is the altenator.
So I had to fix it.
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