1996 Nissan Maxima Alternator? Brakes?

220,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GAMMYDEB
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Can I check my alternator by pulling the positive cable off of my battery to see if it still runs? I dont want to blow my computer!
Aug 7, 2009 at 7:29 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Do not test the charge rate this way as you can damage the ECU, you should test the output voltage at the main terminal at the alternator with a volt gauge, you will want around 14V depending on battery condition.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 7, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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