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Tiny
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  • 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
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How do I check if my alternator is broken?
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 AT 10:42 PM

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Tiny
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Not a 4runner.
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 AT 10:43 PM
Tiny
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Use a voltmeter and read the battery voltage before you start the truck -should be 12.4 volts or higher-Now start it up and read it again while running-the readings should be 13.5 to 15.5 volts if not the alternator is no good
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 AT 10:54 PM

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