| Re: Low voltage How old is the alt?
There are a few tests you can do to see if it is the alternator.
The first is to set a voltmeter on "AC" and measure the voltage coming out of the back of the alternator. There will be slight AC, but if it is more then a few millivolts it means that a diode has failed.
also, I had the same symptoms when my regulator went bad.
If you feel like rebuilding the alternator, it is really easy and pretty rewarding.
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