how do i know if i have a bad alternator isbad on my 2000 avalon ?

Asked by TSX_1236 Jan 18, 2017 at 01:24 AM about the 2000 Toyota Avalon XL

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Rowefast answered 8 years ago

One way you could test is with a digital multi-meter set on DC volts, and see what the voltage is on the battery when the car is running. It should show 14.5 volts. Otherwise you can go to a shop and they can do a quick test on the charging system.

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Kelly answered 8 years ago

what is it doing or not doing??? yes as above...but might only show 12.8 untill you bring up the rpms to around 3000

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