okay seriously...

[wed3k]

the voltmeter test is the easiest thing to do, dont bring your shit to autozone or advanced auto parts. just test the voltage when the vehicle is running, off and revved.

a multimeter only costs like 20 bucks nowadays too.

we get 5 questions a week in regards to battery and alternator problems.

[NAiL05]

Srsly lol. And I think the craftsman one (even though cheap) is like 15 bucks lol if even that. Its something absurdly low.

[Law Grandeur]

stop complaining. its annoying

[noobcake]

stop complaining. its annoying

so is yourface

burn

[JohnD1079]

the voltmeter test is the easiest thing to do, dont bring your shit to autozone or advanced auto parts. just test the voltage when the vehicle is running, off and revved.

a multimeter only costs like 20 bucks nowadays too.

we get 5 questions a week in regards to battery and alternator problems.

Some people justy dont understand. Thats why the people at autozone have jobs....

[CrazyHondaOwnR]

its bothers me that alot of people dont know the simple basics of there car ..... i had a guy (mid 40's) come into my dealership with an 01 civic needing help with his wiper blades (non refill)


i paid like 300 for my snapon bluepoint multimeter ...... (it was required for school )

[Leung]

i inherited mine from my dad.

[alifeva]

i need to test my alternator. i have just purchased a voltage meter. please can i have step by step directions and what numbers am i looking for? thanks

[CrazyHondaOwnR]

i need to test my alternator. i have just purchased a voltage meter. please can i have step by step directions and what numbers am i looking for? thanks

set up your meter to read voltage (refer to instructions included with meter) read the voltage at the battery with the car reved up to about 2500 -3000 rpm you should have a reading of at least 13.8 volts under load (ie all the lights ac on) .... may be higher depending on the alternator (how new it is oem or aftermarket blah blah blah) but i'd look for a reading of at least 13.8 under load ant around 14.2 volts with no load revved up

[alifeva]

k thanx. my car is still acting up. new battery and tightened negative cable. Rpm is at 750 but drops to 500 when I put it in Reverse . and when I shut off the engine the needle just drops like it is barely holding up. But it is starting every time, think maybe i'm getting all my power from the battery and the alternator is done.

[F22HB]

so is yourface

burn

wtf dude. Just cuz you're one of the people that this thread is directed to.

[Law Grandeur]

so is yourface

burn

pfffft im fucking beautiful! dont be hatin'!

[wed3k]

it's kinda like a check engine light.

you check the light first, read your chart and break it down to your potential problems. i guess i make it sound too easy.