1996 jeep

[racingf33]

my generator light stays on and the gauge doesnt read 14 volts but the battery dosent go dead

[brainyass]

Use this simple test to determine if you fault lies in your battery or alternator. Always test the battery directly using a volt meter.

Battery test: with engine off battery should be no less than 12 VDC

Alternator Test: with engine running battery voltage should be above the reading you had with the engine off or around 13VDC

If battery test fails and alternator test passes= bad battery ( take battery to autozone for a load test)

If battery test passes and alternator test fails= bad alternator ( take alternator to autozone for a load test)

If both fail= take battery and alternator to autozone for load test