2004 Dodge Neon Alternator

2004 DODGE NEON
88,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BOB19594
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How do I know if my car's alternator is working properly rather than my car just feeding off the power stored in the new battery I just had installed yesterday?
Mar 29, 2009 at 5:27 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If you have a volt meter, with the engine running, check the voltage at the out put of the alt it should be around 13.5 to 14 volts average.

mark (mhpautos)
Mar 29, 2009 at 5:31 PM
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