2001 Hyundai Elantra Hi Altenator That Tested Idle 65 Amps This Weak Simply

2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
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Hi

I have an altenator that was tested at idle at 65 amps. Is this weak or simply not under a load to increase the amps?
Nov 16, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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I don't know what you are doing to get that kind of output but you shouldn't be testing an alternator that way. It will burn out in a heartbeat when you max it out like that.
Nov 16, 2012 at 7:21 PM
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