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Bad Alternator Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Automotive Wiring and Electrical orlanz New User Jun 30, 2011, 2:19 PM Post #1 of 4 (1735 views) Bad Alternator Sign In I wanted to know, that if you had an electrical short when the vehicle was started, that drained the battery, if it is possible for it to appear that the battery was not being charge good enough by the alternator. In fewer words, making it look like alternator was not doing its job, when in reality it was fine, and the electrical short was the problem. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jun 30, 2011, 3:04 PM Post #2 of 4 (1729 views) Re: Bad Alternator Sign In You can't test an alternator without a good battery. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. deezel Novice Jul 11, 2011, 3:36 AM Post #3 of 4 (1691 views) Re: Bad Alternator Sign In yes it could.had a 2001 cummins intake heater relay shorted and this caused volt meter to read 12.4 when running and drained battery when shut off.intake air heater was discolored from heat. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jul 11, 2011, 3:50 AM Post #4 of 4 (1687 views) Re: Bad Alternator Sign In And you still can't test an alternator without a good battery.......... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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