Alternator Testing (Alternator Checking - The Right Way)

Alternator testing is an important step in diagnosing issues with a vehicle’s electrical system. The alternator is a critical part on all ICE vehicles, but when it fails, boy does it go wrong! You’ll have to contend with everything and anything from bad sounds and smells, to warning and other lights becoming dim or flickering and even the vehicle stalling or failing to start full stop.
Worry not! Tim’s here to outline exactly how to perform safe alternator testing for faults, so you can check your alternator - the right way!
Don’t let dodgy a alternator throw you off guard, we’ll outline the tools and expertise needed to accurately check your alternators performance, all through correct alternator testing…
link.ecutesting.com/atvd
0:00 - Episode insight
0:39 - Bad Alternator symptoms
1:11 - Battery warning light explained
1:55 - How does an alternator work
2:51 - How to diagnose a faulty alternator
4:25 - How to test an alternator with a multimeter
6:38 - Test smart charged system
8:20 - Outro

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[@sollykhan2385]

WOT only 13 comments for this awesome video, rather unlucky for the 2.5K views i'd say ! this video deserves at least 20 Million likes 🙂

[@007apaulkirri]

Very well explained looking forward to see more videos...Thanks 👍

[@carltaylor7489]

Brilliant vaido very informative and detailed keep the knowledge coming

[@user-ep3lk8st7d]

Thanks this very informative video

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Thank you, we're glad you liked it!

[@PaulR387]

Very good, what an excellent teacher, these are great videos, thank you

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Thank you! Glad you like them 👍

[@nyachubadick5287]

Well detailed . Will you actually about " relay "

[@robertmobileman8304]

always love to see your videos , thanks

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@mohamadmadwar]

Thank you for the video but one question is what could be the error if the generator produces 17 volts?

[@MyScotty7]

Best auto diagnostic channel on youtube!

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Thank you so much! Thanks for supporting the channel 👍

[@GrandePunto8V]

Nope kids! The best automotive diagnostics YT channel is: Automotive Test Solutions. Followed by ScannerDanner, Pine Hollow something and few others.

[@AqibKhan-zl6os]

Amazing video keep it up thanks

[@whitetiger8652]

Thanks for the video.

[@Ecutestinglimited]

You are welcome 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@bekomcar554]

Sorry, I still have some hair left to pull off. Thanks for the insights.

[@Ecutestinglimited]

😂Hope you find the cause of your fault!

Now please write witch osciloscope is good for car but with cheap price and good mobility?

[@alexys16]

you haven;t explained anything about the role and how to test the IBS sensor!!

[@nickayivor8432]

KNOWLEDGEABLE

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Thanks Nick!👍

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