Car Alternator Test (Voltage & Amperes) | Multimeter

Alternator issues? This is your DIY guide on How to Properly Test an Alternator - Run these Tests with a Multimeter (Voltmeter + Clamp-on Ammeter) and a Test light - at Home, all by yourself. If your car won't start, cranks slowly, battery warning light is 'on', or causes other problems every now and then, and you want to be sure that your charging system (Alternator, etc.) is functioning properly, this video is for you! With the help of a Multimeter, we run a series of tests to determine if your alternator and/or other associated wiring connections have gone bad. After watching this video, you should be able to ascertain and fix any charging system problems, or at least, learn a few things for use later on. Table of Contents - DIY Car Alternator Test (Voltage & Amperes) 00:00 - Symptoms 00:40 - Things to Check 01:54 - Warning 02:23 - Rectifier and Diodes 02:52 - Check the amount of AC being released into the System 03:39 - Charging Voltage Test 04:22 - Voltage Regulator 05:12 - Amperage Output Test 07:09 - Voltage Drop Test (Supply) 09:30 - Voltage Drop Test (Ground) 11:09 - Some Useful Tips 12:27 - Other Relevant Videos Contribute to this video by adding subtitles in your local language via this link: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?ref=share&v=A3XcIXdH_Cg #Alternator #BatteryDown #CarWontStart #AllTheHelpYouNeed #Instructionals #YouTilitarian