New problem just ocurred!!

[nfernotalon]

Wow i just put up a thread on an oil leak from the VC cap, i was on my way to Auto Zone to fix that problem then, my car dash and evreything started dimming on me, i had to turn around back to my house or i wasnt gonna make it back!! Is there a way i can test to see if its my alternator or my battery that died on me? I cant make it to auto zone right now, no car and my brother didnt leave the keys to his navigator

 

[talonalex92]

Take a volt meter to the battery w/o the car running and it should be roughly 12v. Start the car and increase the rpm's via the throttle to about 2k. It should be roughly 13.4 - 14.4 volts. If either are off thats whats wrong.

 

[turboglenn]

If you can get teh car started, put a voltmeter on the battery terminals. At idle with all accessories on ( heater, radio, wipers, lights etc..) you should get at least 13.5-13.8 volts...14v is best. 13.0 - 12.8 is about the limit of stretching it's life and it should be replaced at that point.. Anything less, like 11.8 or lower and it's shot, no more limping it, replace it

 

[nfernotalon]

Take a volt meter to the battery w/o the car running and it should be roughly 12v. Start the car and increase the rpm's via the throttle to about 2k. It should be roughly 13.4 - 14.4 volts. If either are off thats whats wrong.

Oh yea dont have one.. any other ways?

 

[talonalex92]

Hm. No. Haha, if you dont have a DVOM (Digital Volt meter) you need to get one. They are useful for A LOT of things. They can also be had vary inexpensively at your local parts store.

 

[nfernotalon]

Hm. No. Haha, if you dont have a DVOM (Digital Volt meter) you need to get one. They are useful for A LOT of things. They can also be had vary inexpensively at your local parts store.

ive been meaning to get one but havent gotten around to it, i guess the time has come