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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 06:54 AM
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Default Re: Battery dead

Originally Posted by BlueKat
While the car is running, disconnect the battery. If the car dies, your alternator is bad.
Yea, that's one way to do it, but NOT a good idea.
I prefer the 13.8-14.2 volts reading when running, 12.2-12.8 when off method though.
 

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