1985 Nissan Bakkie Hi New Battery Only One Week Old Now Flat Alternator

1985 NISSAN BAKKIE
400,000 MILES
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Hi , I have a new battery only one week old. But now its flat. the alternator is charging cause i took off both termanals.
Dec 8, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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no, its not a test for the alt. you most likely damaged it by doing this operation.

you check it with a volt meter while running.

Roy
Dec 8, 2012 at 8:49 PM
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