[Shotimes] dying alternator?

[Paul Nimz]

Anything below 1500 rpm is not counted in the alternator output specs.

Paul


On 2/11/2006 4:29:41 PM, van Oss (vanoss@centurytel.net) wrote:
> Sometimes when
> I'm sitting at a traffic light, the engine stumbles, even
> stalls, and I notice the voltmeter needle dives during the stumble.
>
> In the past when I've
> had stumbling at idle, it was a sticky IAC valve.
> Could be that again.
>
> If the volts take a dive during an idle stumble, is that just because revs
>
> get so low?  In which case I maybe should look more at the IAC than the
> alternator?
>
> I guess I could just clean the IAC and get Sears to test the alternator
> for
> free.  Any suggestions welcome.
>
> VO
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