How to Test an Alternator With a Multimeter While the Car Is Running

how to test alternator with multimeter while car is running

To test an alternator with a multimeter while the car is running, set the multimeter to DC voltage, connect the red probe to the positive battery terminal and the black probe to the negative terminal with the engine running, and read the voltage: a healthy alternator produces 13.5 to 14.7 volts at idle. A reading […]