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Alternator Question V70-XC70

posted by  someone claiming to be Mike Brown on  Fri Aug 21 18:02 CST 2015 [RELATED]

Does anyone know a good way to test out the alternator out of the car?

Bought this 2002 xc70, got everything else going on it before getting a system voltage warning. Voltage at the battery was low even while running - easy fix - alternator.

However, in this instance I tried to give rebuilding the alternator a go. Purchased a voltage regulator online, removed a whole bunch of stuff - and finally got it out. The only problem is that after installing the voltage regulator it still bench tests as failed at the parts store (12v).

Am I missing something? Is it possible the test is flawed? Did I get a junk regulator? Not sure if I should install it and test in the car, or bite the bullet for a new one.






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