Testing

Asked by PrincessTiffi Nov 07, 2017 at 05:36 AM about the 1996 Dodge Stratus Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

How do you test the altanator in a 1996 Dodge
Stratus since battery is in fender well?

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Gary answered 7 years ago

You need a multi meter to check the output voltage. Alternatively, you can take it to most Auto Zone or Advanced auto parts to get it tested for free.

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beatupchevy answered 7 years ago

with a multi tester , ( you weren't going to pull a batt cable to see if it shuts off were you ) ? There's a big wire that is covered by a boot on the alt. that should be the positive that basically leads right to the batt. positive , then any ground for the other test wire and you should have at least 14 V when it's running , your experience may differ .

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PrincessTiffi answered 7 years ago

Well in order to get to battery I have to take off driver tire, so I'm trying to find out easier way to test it

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