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pauliil1948
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Alternator

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Hi guys , my alternator is only putting out 11 voLts ,does that men its goosed , is it worth getting it reconed or buy a new one ,thanks guys .paul.
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Re: Alternator

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pauliil1948 wrote:Hi guys , my alternator is only putting out 11 voLts ,does that men its goosed , is it worth getting it reconed or buy a new one ,thanks guys .paul.

Check voltage regulator first? Its cheap to replace.
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Re: Alternator

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Just put new bulb in and now with a new battery w have now got 13.9 when car running, when I put on the lights and rear window heater and blower it's now reading 13.6 , is my alternator still gone or voltage regulator , thanks Paul .
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