Alternator short, now no start (no fuel).

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Jun 23, 2014 | 04:16 PM

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so the light stayed off permanently?

Jun 23, 2014 | 04:56 PM

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No it didn't. I guess I should have specified that. I also just checked for resistance between the alternator lead and the positive battery cable and there was no resistance. So would that mean I need a new alternator?

Jun 24, 2014 | 06:22 AM

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its hard to tell if you dont have a exact meter, you can get them cheap at harbor freight or something. 13.5v at idle is good 12.5 or less is bad

Jun 24, 2014 | 08:58 AM

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I also just checked for resistance between the alternator lead and the positive battery cable and there was no resistance. So would that mean I need a new alternator?

Do you mean you had zero resistance or infinite resistance?......the latter means you have an open....

Jun 24, 2014 | 09:47 AM

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I meant zero resistance, that the circuit is complete, there is total continuity. And I think I'm just gonna get the alternator tested at Napa today so I can finally know for sure. Btw, thanks for the replies guys!

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