This is really basic, but just to be sure you're not missing something -- did you blip the idle to raise RPMs before you checked the voltage? i.e. simply starting the engine and measuring the voltage at idle won't do it. Geo ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bobby Brown" <bobbybrown1@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 9:45 AM Subject: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
> > Sorry folks, but my Bentley is with a friend as he rebuilds his WBXer. > New Battery. New Alternator. Both test out good. Bench tested the > alternator > at the parts store from where it came. > > But, with everything hooked back up and the vehicle running, the > battery/alternator tester says the alternator is not putting out volts. > None. > |
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