It's already failed one test--assuming your voltage gauge is correct--the
alternator should be putting out about 13.7V
to charge the battery.
At this point, you could pull the alternator and take it to an Autozone, etc.
for testing.
Bob
On 11/23/2011 4:54 PM, I Erbs wrote:
> Hey all, Hope all yanks have a great Thanksgiving no matter were we are
> in the world.
> To the rest of you, Have a happy Thursday.
> My son's 1990 Ford Aerostar van ran the battery flat while parked for the
> day. He left something on.
> After the car was started from another car it ran until he turned on the
> lights after a few minutes of run time. The van quit. He called AAA the tow
> truck driver told him he had a bad alternator and we had it towed to my
> house. I put it on a rapid charge and then started it after the charger
> showed a full charge. It runs fine and the volatge gauge shows a steady 11+
> volts. So how to do I test the alternator? It seems to be putting out the
> correct charge.
> Thanks all.
> BTW. Top Gear had the show were they drive a British sports car form back
> in the day for each of the hosts. A Jensen Healey, a TVR and a front
> engined Lotus. They then drove to the defunct factory for each of the
> marques. Fun and sad at the same time.
> I've been working 7 days a week for a while as my partner has been injured.
> So I hope to get back to my beauty before long.
>
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