Maybe his is dirty - some of us can't stand a filthy engine !

Maybe that's why so many Crossfires have less than 10,000 miles on them.





Ok, sillyness aside, unless there is something physically wrong with the alternator, there is no need to replace it if it passes the following test:

1) Measure the battery voltage - should be 12 to 12.8 volts.
2) Start the car - measure the battery voltage again - should have risen to over 13 volts.
3) Have someone rev the engine to 2000 to 2500 rpm and hold it there - measure the battery voltage - should be close to or just over 14 volts, even with lights, heater fan and other stuff running.

If you see these rises, the alternator is charging just fine. If not, it still may not be the alternator, check all connections at the alternator, starter, battery and don't forget the battery ground cable where it is bolted to the chassis just ahead of the battery itself.