[WPTA] Alternator connection

[J.R. ROENIGK]

Always “ part it out” as an option 🤣
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> On Mar 14, 2026, at 12:38 PM, Ed Major via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> They will also test it on the car. But they also will try to sell you a battery.
>> On 03/14/2026 11:06 AM EDT wjstash via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>> Or pull it and take to auto store. Most will test alternators
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>> From: Tim Prell via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
>> Date: 3/14/26 10:15 AM (GMT-05:00)
>> To: WPTA <wpta at autox.team.net>
>> Subject: [WPTA] Alternator connection
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>> I’ve always had a feeling that running the headlights on the TR6 was a risk to the battery and unfortunately that proved true on a run in Kentucky two weeks ago. The acceleration sputttered when past half throttle (fuel starved), the overdrive stopped working and the battery died in the end. That battery was only 4 years old but out of warranty so I swapped it out in an abundance of caution and finally tested the alternator. 
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>> There was no charge above 12 volts when running, tested at the battery terminals. I finally inspected the alternator terminals and found the hot lead completely corroded and broken at the female connector. Discovered Lowe’s doesn’t carry a spade female connector large enough for the 8-10 ha power lead but Autozone did. A relatively simple fix that I should have inspected long ago!
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>> Hoping there’s nothing more to it but wanted thoughts about the best way to get the alternator tested.
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>> Thanks in advance,
>> Tim
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