Alternator Test

[Rip3z]

Is it a simple thing for a garage to carry out?

Will all garages have the equipment to do it?

How long does it take?

Will they charge for it?

 

[earthworm]

When i worked at Halfords we used to provide free alternator and battery checks

 

[Rip3z]

Halfords do it eh, any1 confirm they still do it now?

 

[Daz]

Get a multi meter.

Put fans on, lights on, radio on, wipers on and check voltage acrosss battery.

Sorted.

 

[biojo]

yep multi meter on bat engine off
then multi meter on bat engine on
the finally multi meter on bat engine on light on and fans on full

should give u a indication if its working, if the alternator is very poor engine might stall