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| Wyvern |
 Dec 19 2019, 08:29 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 324 Joined: 7-October 15 From: San Francisco (East Bay) Member No.: 19,245 Region Association: Northern California  |
Can I test my alternator off the car?
I have a choice of 2 units and would like to test. My local parts store says they cant test it out of the car, only when installed. Thanks |
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| saigon71 |
Dec 20 2019, 04:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,000 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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My local Advance Auto parts was able to test mine out of the car. Do you have an Advanced near you?
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| Big Len |
Dec 31 2019, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,747 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(saigon71 @ Dec 20 2019, 06:26 PM)  My local Advance Auto parts was able to test mine out of the car. Do you have an Advanced near you? Bob's right. Advance will put it on their machine no charge. |
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Wyvern Alternator test off car - Can I? / How do I? Dec 19 2019, 08:29 PM
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Can I test my alternator off the car?
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