Bad Battery Or Bad Alternator? How To Tell The Difference

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@incognito-yj4gu 2 жыл бұрын

Multimeter is the best method. I would add to turn on all electrical devices on the vehicle... lights, AC, rear defogger, radio, wipers. With the engine idling the voltage on the battery should remain above 13 volts. Anything less would indicate a weak or defective alternator. A good indicator of a bad battery is the vehicle won't start after sitting overnight (assuming nothing was left on such as headlights or interior lights).

@crystalo3550 7 ай бұрын

Thanks I am trying to figure out my problem in morning or anytime it's sitting and doesn't have to be very long sit but it's hesitating to start like sounds like it's going to and it eventually does but seems to be getting longer in the process so before it use to start up fine but now it seems like it is taking longer each time I go to start it today I didn't think it was going to it sounds like I'm about to drain the battery and nothing is left on I know my filter is shot no good could that cause it to not get good air flow so kinda like plugged causing it to lag or no

@markk3652 6 ай бұрын

Air filter has nothing to do with the battery. It may contribute to the engine cranking longer than it normally would because it is getting restricted air flow. There is either a bad cell in the battery, or it has simply lived out its lifespan. There could be corrosion on connections causing high resistance and low current flow. There could be parasitic drain overnight from a short in the wiring, or an accessory. There could be a defective module in the car causing the drain. As you can see, there are numerous reasons that may be at the core of your trouble, so start with the basics first. Get the battery and charging system checked at an auto parts store or a mechanic.

@Viquor Ай бұрын

What if it sits high 14v to 15.5v?

@xonx209 Жыл бұрын

The rising voltage test is probably the easiest with nothing to disconnect.

@robonymous4620 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in putting out this simple, quick, and awesome video. Bad alternator for me (unfortunately) ... but great video, such a time saver! Thank you. 👍😊

@mantravijaya Жыл бұрын

Very helpful for my 2001 Subaru. After this test, I replaced the Alternator. Car works fine now. Old Battery still works.

@auhsojffik9578 5 жыл бұрын

Well, thanks to this video, I've narrowed it down. Thank you.

@farrellwatson1428 3 жыл бұрын

You shouldn’t remove the positive cable while the engine is running in modern vehicle. You run the risk of damaging the computers and modules that cars these days have.

@issycard2398 2 жыл бұрын

This comment should be highlighted

@missionpawsible954 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You! This Guy is an idiot and could be costing people thousands. This is THE worst DYI video ever!

@obedhyppolite275 2 жыл бұрын

Not the battery powering the components but the alternator does, when alternator failing the battery 🔋 is here to backup the computers until it drains out

@tronixq9279 2 жыл бұрын

Correct

@mykecamp8275 Жыл бұрын

Not if you have common sense

@orboakin8074 9 ай бұрын

God bless you for this video, sir. I just stumbled on it randomly and it's helpful. I am relatively new to driving (almost one year at the wheel since I got my license) and videos like this really help me as a novice.

@chima411 2 жыл бұрын

You are a Godsent with this information. No ceremonies....or blabbing. Straight to the point. Apparently you did this to ACTUALLY help people, and not for like and views (even though those are much desired). Anyway, thank You Sir. This was very timely.

@natashacrum2422 9 ай бұрын

You are a God send. I've been trouble shooting and repairing my vehichle on my own. Videos like this make that possible.

@erastuserazade9785 2 жыл бұрын

Sources , as Operator Manual of some cars , state that disconnecting battery while engine is running could potentially do damage to engine and electrical system. Volt check is the way to go ( humble reference input).

@zacharymarron4112 2 жыл бұрын

MYTH. Definitely not true. I’ve tried it. The only issue you’ll have is maybe have to reset the stations on you’re radio. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@Bryan-hf7ll 2 жыл бұрын

Fact most mechanics will fuck you car up more so you return

@charlesbarkwell7693 2 жыл бұрын

You're 110 % Correct. Partial Life Automotive background : Independent Auto Shops GM Dealership Southern California ( 90802 )

@PrettyFly4aWi-Fi 2 жыл бұрын

@@charlesbarkwell7693 nothing is 110% dummy.

@Interesting70 18 күн бұрын

@@Bryan-hf7ll I had a cousing who was a diesel mechanic who told me their boss required this if the job didnt not cost enough,

@SH-jp7in 8 ай бұрын

Needed this video today. Thanks so much. Issue was a bad battery. Much cheaper fix than the suspected alternator or starter.

@jimmycasas Жыл бұрын

I accidently ran into your HELPFUL video Paul...I was telling my Dad about the recently replaced battery so I will try this exercise tomorrow in the daytime and let you know...Again, Thanks Paul.

@NR-vw2rd 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, thank you for educating the many of us who don’t know much about automobiles and didn’t really grow up with one. Everyone assumes kids grow up with a Dad who teaches them about cars. Great video.

@johna5039 7 ай бұрын

Don’t do this. It is horrible advice, especially on modern vehicles unless your intention is to destroy the computer lol.

@DavidRodriguez-hg6kq 7 ай бұрын

@@johna5039 I did this on a 2012 Nissan Murano with no damage.

@willemsmit5185 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, Thanks for that simplified answer for those that struggle to understand life's minefield of complications.

@charliecubero2260 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge in a way everyone can understand.

@polliepayton6601 Жыл бұрын

Yup I knew that!!!! I’ve worked on my car & still learning news things as stuff happens !! It never ends

@edsherrod5216 2 жыл бұрын

Great info to have. Never thought to take the positive battery cable off while the car is running to determine if it is the battery that is bad or the alternator that is bad.

@papawd3991 2 жыл бұрын

I have this situation with my 97 F-150, hence the reason I watched your video. The reason I liked and subscribed was due to your excellent communication, attitude, and exit greeting. Thank-you sir for the info and content without unnecessary language.

@CryptoWolf1 Жыл бұрын

Me to 6 cylinder

@jimmysapien9961 7 ай бұрын

Scotty Kilmer -Brother !

@scottmoola2311 Жыл бұрын

That's for the tip... I've known this for the longest time but as I got older idk how I would forget all about it. Thanks again for reminding

@jayjackson597 2 жыл бұрын

new to the channel but I think I like it, had same thing this year after working on cars 50 years, if I had this info I would have been saved, meter said over 12 volts with engine running and engine would still start, never had that happen before. If I had this trick up my sleeve I would have saved a lot of grief, never too old to learn

@jayjackson597 2 жыл бұрын

in other words the alternator was bad, but never had bad one read over 12v and be bad

@nelsonmercado100 3 жыл бұрын

im glad im ran to this video im having alternator problems.. thank you great explanation

@JohnSmith-uy7sv 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't going to watch this, but when I saw the cross and what it said, I figured, what the hey. I always do mine with the volt meter and ran into a stranded motorist the other day and they said the car died while driving it and the battery was dead. I told them they probably needed a new alternator as it will keep your car running. Thanks for this video and reassurance of who the bad boy is. Now I don't need to carry a meter with me in my motorcycle to help someone. See you at home. 😍

@acoffey967 6 ай бұрын

The best. Short, precise and to the point. Perfect video. Thank you!!

@jackaroo5 Жыл бұрын

Disconnection positive lead can damage electronics in your car. The Alternator output give out max amp when you disconnect the battery. It'll work with much older cars though.

@cg_frm_da_6ix427 11 ай бұрын

Older cars like 1997?

@lynskyrd 10 ай бұрын

you're not leaving the positive lead disconnected long enough for 'damage' to occur. This is a brief test.

@wilsonbaeza4384 7 ай бұрын

What year and below is considered an old car???

@pattracey105 Жыл бұрын

Simple. Straightforward and sound advice. Top man!😀

@rayburton4867 4 жыл бұрын

Short and sweet! Great video!

@serg_gonsz 2 жыл бұрын

Needed this reminder soo long since I had a bad alternator THANK YOU!

@jollyp1605 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. Simple and straightforward.

@boomerang6130 2 жыл бұрын

Love this guy. Simple, easy, and straight to the point. Brilliant! Love this guy--Thanks for creating and sharing this video . 👍 So helpful! PS - It was my battery btw. My alternator is good. 💲😁💲

@taylernguyen3064 Жыл бұрын

@jimmysapien9961 7 ай бұрын

Scotty Kilmer’s Brother 👍🏻 Rev - your engines !!!!!

@AMERICK89 4 жыл бұрын

You’re the best bro!! I was able to fix my truck problem,easy and quick Thanks 🙏

@jamesmcqueen6038 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the best information I've had yet. It makes good sense and really proves which one is the Problem. You have simplified a problem that all the other videos only complicated for me.

@DaveKraft1 2 жыл бұрын

This may apply only to older cars, but an owner of a repair shop once gave me a pre-test for even these ideas. He said, with the car off, turn on the radio. If it goes on, it's likely the alternator is the problem, since the radio (in older cars anyway) took so little power that failure to go on would be a clear sign of a bad battery. Then, proceed to these other plans.

@937youngjay 2 жыл бұрын

Makes sense thanks

@josephdavis4201 Жыл бұрын

The headlights work even better.

@stubaker1737 8 ай бұрын

A week battery could run a radio but not start a car Einstein

@troyedwards8100 7 ай бұрын

@@stubaker1737 What is a car Einstein? And since when did we measure battery strength with units of time. A week?

@johnjkizer6399 2 жыл бұрын

Good bless you brother, Glory to our Loving God for His Mercy and Grace.

@novakandfaith123 2 ай бұрын

Hi mate. Great work! Of all the videos I researched yours was the simplest and most practical way of diagnosing a bad alternator. Thanks.

@BodhiNDaddy 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and simple. Thanks man!

@smjohn4640 Жыл бұрын

OMG... I wish I saw this video first. Thank you so much brother, God bless you. Trying to figure out what's going on with my pt cruiser and why the battery keeps draining. In researching over the last day I have watched many videos with some over 1hr long and have me looking at tools I need to get. This is the shortest yet fastest to the point and least complicated video I have seen on the topic.

@proclaimliberty2000 Жыл бұрын

You need to watch my video Bad Battery? Bad Alternator? Or Parasitic Drain?

@RFRP Жыл бұрын

Clear and concise!! Thank you!!

@GrowthGuided 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my brother. Much appreciated for this video !

@davidd1395 2 жыл бұрын

Didn’t know that trick with removing the + while running. Thanks!

@stevetrivago 2 жыл бұрын

Wow… no mechanic I’ve ever dealt with would offer this information… Thank you

@JohnSmith-uy7sv 2 жыл бұрын

Because it's all about money and not helping someone. That would take away their business. 😍

@charlesbarkwell7693 2 жыл бұрын

Because it's incorrect information. 98 % of it.

@NN-sp9tu Жыл бұрын

@@charlesbarkwell7693 Which part

@needbettername8583 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate, thanks for making such a quick and easy guide!

@SOBaseball Жыл бұрын

Man I’m a car audiophile. There’s too much to remember though on this stuff. 😮My stock ford 2018 agm battery keeps dying. I have a huge system in my Expy and have kept recharging it. I’ve been looking for a parasitic draw but maybe I’ve been wrong to. I forgot to check if it was the alternator or the battery. You rock for this video! Thank you!

@andforex18nakedcharttradin20 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial. Love it!!! Great lesson. Good job

@jackrobhp28 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I saw this before I bought my battery, great video, thanks

@samuelaugusto6264 2 жыл бұрын

Very simple and clear!!!

@rsanchez7111 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! I forgot all about to disconnect the battery. Great vid.

@waltercastillo5921 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother and GOD bless you too !

@germancastillo8478 2 жыл бұрын

0:40 Don't Do That With Moderns Cars Or You May Ruin The Computer System, As Your On Risk!

@jaywholoveseveryone1721 2 жыл бұрын

what do you mean modern? what year cars starts the modern era or is that for all cars with computer technology? thanks 💖

@JohnSmith-uy7sv 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaywholoveseveryone1721 😁 Maybe he lives in Cuba and the newest vehicles are in the 60's. If we change to socialism, that will be us one day.

@quietcool4884 2 жыл бұрын

Not true.

@germancastillo8478 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-uy7sv nope, I live in the US, where there is alot of people like yourself ,thinking that the moon is made of cheese!!! Moron!!!

@JohnSmith-uy7sv 2 жыл бұрын

@@germancastillo8478 Yes, moron's who voted for Biden and Harris and Obama 3.0 and Hillary Clinton and George Soros and Pelosi and schumer. All morons.

@empirekruse9574 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Red! Short and to the point. Subscribed!

@_Lily644 2 жыл бұрын

That’s who I was trying to think of!!! 😂💀

@smokey6203 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great video for a girl like me that doesn't know much about cars

@proclaimliberty2000 5 жыл бұрын

Lisa 620 you should seriously consider buying a craftsman digital multi meter like the one shown in this video. You could probably pick one up cheap on eBay for less than $20. They are easy to use and will provide you with invaluable information. I am on the treadmill right now but I’ll send you another helpful video today pertaining to digital multi meters and basic car maintenance.

@proclaimliberty2000 5 жыл бұрын

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@jayr7081 3 жыл бұрын

Was a great video for me and I’m not a girl lol

@shaunlastname391 3 жыл бұрын

It's also a good video for midgets who don't know much about cars

@youtubingbabs 2 жыл бұрын

@@shaunlastname391 it's because girls get told to leave the garage growing up. Some dads talk to sons about cars bit not their daughters. Mechanics dumb stuff down to women... All this adds up to us feeling like knowing about cars is untouchable and magical. Lol. So it's normal for females to walk on eggshells regarding car shit. KZfaq is life changing and empowering. Yay!

@tonyg-2jz82 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you're the man. This is now like the 2nd or 3rd extremely helpful video I've watched of you and you earned my sub. Chris fix is cool and detailed but is meant for more proper maintenance how tos and Scotty Kilmer aren't as helpful as they can be a lot of the time. You're straight forward with no other blabbing on about this or that and very informative by speaking in a way that is super easy to understand and accomplish. 👍

@charlesbarkwell7693 2 жыл бұрын

My Man has good personality , however ; he just gave the worst advice for testing Todays Charging Systems ( Batteries and Alternators ) Go to any Dealership in U. S. , ask the Shop Foremen is it "Kule" to disconnect the Positive Battery Cable to Test the Charging System & Listen to what their answer is. This kind of crappy advice is Still being Preached in Year 2022 from some Internet Mechanics who hasn't had any College Automotive classes. Automotive background : GM Dealership , Independent Automotive Shops 40 % Long Beach , CA. ( Los Angeles County )

@kevtech733 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you. And your video was short unlike others with same subject.

@niuleni 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial video. Thank you Sir .

@HatterandHobbit Жыл бұрын

I think Paul was in That 70's Show!! Great video, thank-you!

@user-zt1nz5fx8b Жыл бұрын

Great tip! I’ll keep my voltage tester handy.

@maryguzman9160 4 жыл бұрын

You have just saved me in a few minutes!!! Thank you!!!!

@Master-zp5pn 4 жыл бұрын

Your Welcome.

@DGJones32 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@marioavaughn 2 жыл бұрын

I plan to use these tips soon .. Many thanks

@derekhoffman7660 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!!!! Helped and saved me a ton of time!!!! Thank god it was the battery!!!!

@wohoman2005 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the old school technology. This is how we learned back in the 80s how to determine which was good and which was bad without a meter, thanks for refreshing my memory.🎉

@JR-fp9rt Жыл бұрын

Hey, Red Forman, you can fry a computer by arcing the positive cable. You want to disconnect the negative cable.

@Menelvagore 3 жыл бұрын

fast and to the point. thanks.

@henkkaj73 Жыл бұрын

Worked on a carburetted -86 Firebird 305. Thanks for a great short video; I've built hot rods and choppers for decades and it would never have occurred to me to take out the positive terminal of a running car XD Certainly not gonna test that on newer vehicles but saved me a lot of headache and money. Liked and subscribed.

@koba2095 Жыл бұрын

Have a 88 Firebird tryna work on her. Third gens will always be the best

@wyattoneable 2 жыл бұрын

Great quick troubleshooting, thanks.

@montanapapakachallah6589 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Im pretty sure my alternator went out last night. I knew about this trick but couldn’t remember which terminal you remove or if dying or keeping running meant alternator. Your video cleared it up. So, now I’m gonna go find out!

@victoriamitchell6240 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever try the test. I'm VERY interested how it turned out as I'm having this issue as well. I have no experience in working on vehicles but this seems like a test I can do. I'm nervous though. Also, I've found another video that says to disconnect the negative cable so I'm confused now.

@charlesbarkwell7693 2 жыл бұрын

@@victoriamitchell6240 You should be confused , and I Ain't talking about whether to disconnect the Positive or Negative Battery Cable. I Graduated High School 1972. This is " Old School " Automotive Charging System Testing. This Test shouldn't be implemented on ANY vehicle that has Computers. If your vehicle can display " Check Engine " Light or " Service Engine Soon " Light - Run as fast as you can from this advice. First , call a Dealership Parts Department : - Give them your VIN # & ask them for the price of an Alternator and the price of the Main Computer. If you have " 3 " New 2022 Ford Mustangs in your Front Yard , 2 of them may start back up & " 1" car may Never Start.....What do you think the Customer is gonna do to ya. This kind of advice is still being given by " some " people whom has never had any Automotive Updated College exposure, ( even though their personalities are unbeatable ) Automotive background 35 - 45 % of my Life : GM Dealership Independent Automotive Shops Southern California ( 90802 )

@victoriamitchell6240 2 жыл бұрын

@@charlesbarkwell7693 thank you sir! 😊

@charlesbarkwell7693 2 жыл бұрын

@@victoriamitchell6240 3's and 8's and all of those other good numbers to ya. Vietnam Era Veteran ( 1973 - 1976 ) Honorable Discharge

@67ford90 6 жыл бұрын

Great tip.Thanks

@missshellie5478 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Thank you

@allentumminello2343 5 күн бұрын

Thank you. Short & to the point.

@jimmierasmussen9298 7 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation, straight to a point. Thanks

@nassermj7671 6 ай бұрын

Best red tip here. Will try tomorrow. Thanx Champ

@robertschleeter3300 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man. Straight to the point. Looked up 30 min worth of videos and you summed it up in 50 seconds. Battery light came on. Ran the car home from my shift for maybe 30-40 min and died on me right when i got back. Gonna try this method tomorrow. To determine whether its my battery or alternator.

@dougburg3210 2 жыл бұрын

it's the alternator

@JulianAndreev 2 жыл бұрын

It was definitely the alternator

@robertschleeter3300 2 жыл бұрын

@@JulianAndreev it was

@tonyg-2jz82 2 жыл бұрын

If a car shuts off while driving its 100% alternator. Good luck

@glennnichols4220 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonyg-2jz82 What happens if I can jump start my ISF from a dead battery, it runs when it is started doesn't die then I let it run for a bit, idle it up hook up a battery tester/charging system put a load on the tester/charging system it dies but the battery then reads weak on the system instead of being completely empty?

@renegadealpha95 2 жыл бұрын

Simple. The other videos go on for 15 minutes. Thank you so much! Saved me a panic.

@ALulzyApprentice 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I wish I new this right before I got a new battery. Turns out it is my alternator.

@timothymooneyjr 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you sir!

@dustbat 10 ай бұрын

I have also found if you are having odd or strange electrical problems and shops are obviously guessing, bite the bullet and try a new battery. Seen it solve stuff several times. Great video and reminds me what I already knew but time has stolen. Thanks.🦇

@andrewdanvers308 8 ай бұрын

Yup, I've seen newer cars develop all kinds of funky electrical issue with a marginal battery while having a good running alternator. When swapped with a new battery, the issues go away immediately.

@tonyjordan1320 4 ай бұрын

My sister's car was doing all kind of funky electrical issues-I called the tow service I used and he told me to replace the battery first and see if that didn't clear it up-Worked like a charm, this was a year ago...

@hipp0la 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Thank you

@TheRealScooterGuy Жыл бұрын

I wish I had seen this a few days ago. Bought a battery (current one was out of warranty, but not super old), only to find out that it was the alternator that was having trouble. *sigh* Now I know for next time. Thanks for the video.

@spondyful 4 жыл бұрын

Please be very careful about doing this because it may severely damage your electronics in your car. The logic is sound except there's a major problem. Battery acts a large capacity that buffers levels out the possible electrical spikes that alternator sometime generates whether it being a normal functioning or faulty alternator. Without the protection of a connected battery, the electrical spike will enter all the electronics of your car. The result may be nothing, if you're lucky, to catastrophic electrical shorts of all you electronics that may include your engine management system, lights, a/c, audio. power windows. Please read up on articles about this electrical spike before attempting this -- doing this may costs you thousands of dollars.

@vonshango6311 3 жыл бұрын

why is it not the same as a computer crash due to memory to prevent it?

@charlesbarkwell7693 2 жыл бұрын

You are 110 % Right !!

@inthedark334 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I'll try this out tonight

@xHustleHaRdx 3 жыл бұрын

Clear and simple. Thank you so much you are amazing. We all appreciate you

@samzman4720 3 жыл бұрын

What a great simplified explanation👍

@Alex-gf4iu 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you sir

@andrihargrove9031 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip my brother, God bless

@colvinator1611 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! May I point out that a couple of years ago I had a problem with battery charging. It turned out to be the thin ( excitation ) wire that goes to the alternator from the ignition cct. was broken in the harness near the alternator. Best regards, Colin, UK.

@chanvindersingh8573 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. It's just an outstanding performance because you just came to the point & explained the true real methods of quick trick man. you are Great, thank a lot .

@charlesbarkwell7693 2 жыл бұрын

My Man gave just gave Millions of people 98 % incorrect Charging System Test procedures for Todays vehicles. Todays vehicles : Any vehicle with a Computer and with many other Computers on 1996 & Newer Onboard Diagnostic Generation 1 : 1980 - 1995 vehicles Onboard Diagnostic Generation 2 : 1996 to Present Year Partial background of Resume : GM Dealership Independent Automotive Shops Automotive College Courses Private Diagnostic Training Southern California ( 90802 )

@carlbateman7733 2 жыл бұрын

Handy and informative video, with the added bonus of a pretty decent Kermit the frog impersonation thrown in for good measure! Double winner!! 🐸😂

@royaleboy2614 Жыл бұрын

Broo I was literally Tryna figure out rn if it was my barter or alternator this shit just saved me right here appreciate it brother this helped more then any other video!!

@kjlahti782 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this up!

@loobwan3963 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, many thanks for making this video, I didn't know until I come to this show, thanks for taking your time, bro. helps me.

@BlondeExplorer1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this easy to follow video. I will have AAA jump start my truck and follow your directions. The battery is 6 years old so I am hoping it is just the battery. Have a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year!

@vinquinn 2 жыл бұрын

Never keep a battery more than 4 or 5 years. Buy a new one and avoid all these problem. They are not that expensive.

@charlesbarkwell7693 2 жыл бұрын

The AAA Man should be Fired immediately if he follows 99 % of this advice.

@cadevaughn7596 2 жыл бұрын

@@vinquinn $200 for a basic battery is a fairly big ding to my wallet.

@vinquinn 2 жыл бұрын

@@cadevaughn7596 Keep your $200 battery 5 years that's $40 per year. Keep it 6 years that's $33 per year followed by a an $80+ service call when it fails.

@cadevaughn7596 Жыл бұрын

@@vinquinn or buy a lithium ion jumper for half the price and twice the shelf life.

@spybond007 7 ай бұрын

Wow, life made simple. Thanks Paul.

@yesceniavelasco301 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@brianbejado3237 Жыл бұрын

God Bless you sir and for this very informative video.

@leoneljvalladares5402 5 ай бұрын

Thank you and God bless.

@tomchell4360 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks!

@aminmehablia8445 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Paul.

@davidyj9013 7 ай бұрын

Removing +cable is one good check for alt working or not. Another way is an induction ammeter placed over output wire of alt. This will tell you amperage output but not voltage. With voltmeter on battery terminals, turn all accessories on to see if alternator keeps up with the load. If not, either alt or regulator. If so, battery needs to be fully charged, then load tested before being condemned.