Hook up a volt meter to it and hope to see 13.3 to 15 volts out. If you're
right on 12v then your alternator is about gone or your belt could be
slipping.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "alfred bagdan" <abagdan@SHAW.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 3:28 PM
Subject: Alternator testing

Hi everyone,

What is a good way to check if the alternator needs replacing?

Thanks

Alfred
85 Westy