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How to Test an Alternator (fast and simple)

Aaron Hines · 2.4M views · 8:26

Skill Level

Beginner

Time Required

< 1 hr

Equipment

Toyota Tacoma 2016-2021

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

Multimeter, Battery charger
In this video I show the steps and procedures that are necessary to affectively test your alternator. It should be said before you do an alternator testing need to verify that your battery is good and fully charged. Since the battery is the main component of any cars electrical system it is imperative that the battery is good. I have seen countless misdiagnosis of an alternator when the problem is simply a battery. I hope you enjoy this video if you did please like and subscribe and let me know in the comments section how you diagnose an alternator in your own ways. Battery Load Tester (works awesome to test alternator) https://amzn.to/3NaYeLQ Digital Multimeter Electrical Test Kit https://amzn.to/41VsIpi Professional Tool Kit with Heavy Duty Case https://amzn.to/3H8drsY Heavy Duty Black Industrial Nitrile Gloves https://amzn.to/3V4Eont If you have found this video helpful, and you wish to donate to me, follow this link!! its easy!! https://paypal.me/aaronhinesauto?locale.x=en_US Follow this channel on twitter for the latest content updates and weekly Automotive Tips!! https://twitter.com/AutoHines?lang=en How to test a battery video. https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLJfAZgasFEaGBFU-aOcoDe8CipqcJGin1&v=qaqEKbVPoJ4