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Re: Finding the reason for low alternator output
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 1/14/2013

Actually, there is no reason to access the cables to find the problem. All you needed to do was hook a volt meter lead to the engine, the other lead to the B- and give the engine a crank and watch the voltage spike.

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