alternator testing ?
alternator testing ?
how do you test an alternator ?
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92 1.6L
93 323 Tranny, ACT clutch, Exhaust, cold air intake, MSD Blaster 2 coil, MSD 8.5mm super conductor wires NGK V-power platinum plugs,engine dress up,custom interior(almost done), GS front bumper, GS 5 spoke wheels Painted white.
92 1.6L
93 323 Tranny, ACT clutch, Exhaust, cold air intake, MSD Blaster 2 coil, MSD 8.5mm super conductor wires NGK V-power platinum plugs,engine dress up,custom interior(almost done), GS front bumper, GS 5 spoke wheels Painted white.
get a multimeter and put the connections on to the batter and it should read about 14-14.5 volts
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There is an easier way to test an alternator. Crank the car and pull the positive battery cable. If the car stays running then the alt is fine. Be careful when you pull the cable though. You need to pull it off quickly so tha it doesn't ark much (and it will ark some no matter how fast you pull it).
As for the dimming lights, that is the power regulator. It is a part of the alt, but all MX-3s do it, so it doesn't mean your alt is bad or going out. You can help the dimming lights by getting a ground wire kit or a secondary power regulator.
As for the dimming lights, that is the power regulator. It is a part of the alt, but all MX-3s do it, so it doesn't mean your alt is bad or going out. You can help the dimming lights by getting a ground wire kit or a secondary power regulator.
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