I recently replaced the alternator in my 78MGB with a rebuilt unit.. The
charge indicator light is not working (with the old alternator the light
wouldn't go out, so I know it works). Rather than take the unit back to the
supplier, I would rather test it myself to see if it is charging. The
method I devised was as follows: Using a voltmeter I testing the voltage at
the cigar lighter and the trunk light, with the car turned off, the voltage
was 12 volts at each device. With the car running I repeated the test, the
results were then 13-14 volts. Can I assume these results indicate that the
alternator is charging properly? Any advice will be appreciated.
Mark5757@AOL.COM
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