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2001 Hyundai Elantra Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Mechanic.
Mileage: 207,000 miles.

Asked on November 18, 2012

Hyundai Elantra Alternator Problem

HI

I just had my altenator tested and it register 65 amps at idle, is that OK or am I looking for trouble soon down the road
Avatar Asked by riebed

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Replied on November 18, 2012

did you check the voltage as i suggested??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on November 18, 2012

Hi

Yes I did- if you meant the battery-irs a new battery( about 9 mths old),tested as good-sorry about not responding earlier since I was having computer problems- problem is I don't know how many miles the altenator has on it, and if a nproblem may exist-charging test looks good per my mechanic- but altenator is pulling 65 amps at idle-could this be a potential problem very soon?

Tiny Response from riebed
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Replied on November 18, 2012

Output test is done at 2500 rpm and depending on the alternator you have as there are 2 type, 75 or 90 amp output. Whichever you have, the output is above the minumum amperage so is still good.
Alternator being electrical components are unpredictable and why worry when the problem is going to occur?

Life is too short for worries.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on November 18, 2012

Thank You for the info.

Tiny Response from riebed
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Replied on November 18, 2012

You're welcome.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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