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How to Troubleshoot an Alternator Problem
Learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot an automobile no-charge condition. Includes procedures for performing battery load tests, field tests and alternator tests. Includes tips and advice for all auto enthusiasts. Sponsored by BBB Industries - makers of premium alternators and starters that meet or exceed OE form, fit and function. http://www.BBBind.com Related Videos... How to Remove & Replace an Alternator: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4LbGDCZn0 How to Inspect Auto Belts & Pulleys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuyDbH-diSc Eric the Car Guy is an ASE-certified Master Technician based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How to Check Your Starting and Charging System
Learn how to test your car's starting and charging system. Go to http://www.autozone.com/autozone/electrical/rotating-electrical-systems.jsp to learn more about your starting and charging system. Get everything you need to do the job right at http://www.autozone.com

How to Troubleshoot a Starter Problem
Learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot an automobile no-start condition. Includes procedures for performing battery load tests and starter tests. Includes tips and advice for all auto enthusiasts. Sponsored by BBB Industries - makers of premium alternators and starters that meet or exceed OE form, fit and function. http://www.BBBind.com Related Videos... How to Remove & Replace a Starter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwdtfOAwGcQ How to Properly Shim a Starter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cYqrKmVECY Detailed white paper on heat soak condition: http://tinyurl.com/heatsoak Eric the Car Guy is an ASE-certified Master Technician based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How to Test for Parasitic Battery Drain
Simple, step-by-step instructions for testing and diagnosing parasitic battery draw on an automobile. Includes troubleshooting tips and advice for all auto enthusiasts. Sponsored by BBB Industries - makers of premium alternators and starters that meet or exceed OE form, fit and function. http://www.BBBind.com Free TSB & Wiring Diagram Database: http://www.bbbind.com/tech_database.html Related Videos: How to Troubleshoot a Starter Problem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mKrx-fMi_8 How to Troubleshoot an Alternator Problem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQysE2oJAuo Eric the Car Guy is an ASE-certified Master Technician based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How Alternators Work Part 1, Rotors & Voltage regulators
http://alternatorparts.com/ How alternators work part one, voltage regulators and how rotors use them

Battery & Alternantor testing
There are many different methods and tools to test a battery and alternator. Here are just some of the ways.

How to test for bad alternator. Internal shorts etc
Solution to a very hard to diagnose issue on a 99 Honda Civic. The issue can be found on any car and here is the solution. Here are the facts to help you diagnose if the below is the same for you: Battery - good and tested by autoparts store Alternator - good and tested by autoparts store (outputs 14v when car is running) When testing amperage from + battery post to + battery cable, NO current draw is found. The mystery here is why the battery is draining. Since no relay/circuit is showing a draw, the draw is occuring from wiring not included in the large harness that powers all of the components inside your car, and in the engine bay. The only cable that hooks up avoiding this is the cable that the alternator uses to charge the battery. With car engine off, Test the battery's voltage after charging and disconnecting the cable coming from the alternator. You should have over 12v. Keep the meter on the battery, and then reconnect the cable from the alternator. If the voltage drops, and keeps dropping over a period of minutes, you have a bad alternator. Even though it may charge, it has an internal short and needs to be REPLACED. I hope this helps everyone figure out this mystery issue that can occur from time to time.

Charging System & Wiring Diagram
Charging System & Wiring Diagram Amazon Printed Books https://www.createspace.com/3623931 Amazon Kindle Edition http://www.amazon.com/Automotive-Electronic-Diagnostics-Course-2-ebook/dp/B0052OH5G6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1360016367&sr=1-1&keywords=electronics+2%2C+mandy+concepcion Android APPs https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.book.AOTLXFATRURMJCQFV&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLmFwcC5ib29rLkFPVExYRkFUUlVSTUpDUUZWIl0. Today's charging systems are implemented with ECM or computer control circuitry. Often times the instrument cluster is tied into the charging system and a network communication or electrical fault to the dash module will render this system useless. Learn the current flow, electrical characteristics and peculiarities of modern charging systems. Part of our wiring diagram analysis series of videos shown here on this channel. Enjoy... ************************************************************************************** Amazon Printed-Books & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=mandy+concepcion Google Play Android APPs: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=mandy+concepcion&c=apps Amazon Video DVDs: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dmovies-tv&field-keywords=mandy+concepcion Barnes & Noble Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/mandy-concepcion?keyword=mandy+concepcion&store=allproducts Apple iTunes iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mandy-concepcion/id449573393?mt=11

How to Check Your Car Battery and Not Get Ripped Off
Shows how to easily check your car battery, charging and starting systems before you take the car to the garage. Tips to help you make sure you don't get ripped off!

Alternator Electric Test
Alternator Electric Test How to properly test an automotive alternator and how it works. These video details the operation of a typical alternator using CG animation. (note: the following is NOT a sales pitch. We allow all schools and training institutions to use our software free of charge, so long as it is not sold to others. You're encouraged to download our free automotive simulation software for more information. ************************************************************************************** Amazon Printed-Books & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=mandy+concepcion Google Play Android APPs: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=mandy+concepcion&c=apps Amazon Video DVDs: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dmovies-tv&field-keywords=mandy+concepcion Barnes & Noble Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/mandy-concepcion?keyword=mandy+concepcion&store=allproducts Apple iTunes iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mandy-concepcion/id449573393?mt=11

How to fix: Car battery keeps dying
Click this link to watch the updated video where I actually perform the test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYUoXApI89Q.

how to test your car alternator power efficiency using a multimeter
check your alternator charging efficiency before saying that your battery is dead. a simple test to do ,just follow instructions on this video.

How to Test Automotive Battery & Cranking Amps with a Multimeter
I realize that most of you probably know how to change a car battery but here I show you how to run some simple diagnostics with a multimeter. Please subscribe and thanks for watching!

Tech Tips 7: Does my battery need to be replaced?
How to properly test your battery to determine if it is dead or recoverable.

How To Perform a Parasitic Draw Test - EricTheCarGuy
http://www.ericthecarguy.com/ This video has been a long timing coming and is one of the most requested things I get is about batteries going dead overnight so I'm very happy to finally bring you this video about the process of finding a parasitic draw which is a small drain on a battery above 50ma when the vehicle is shut off. Once you find the right fuse(s) the next step is to trace the components involved in that circuit till you find the source of the draw, you first start with a wiring diagram to give you an idea of where to start looking and then start unplugging things in that circuit to isolate the cause, it's quite scientific really a simple process of elimination. Here is a link to BBB's site that you can use to look up wiring diagrams for your application. http://www.bbbind.com/tech_database.html Good luck and if you have anymore questions check the database on my website and if you don't find what you're looking for there then post your question to my forum, here's a link. http://www.ericthecarguy.com/forum/default.aspx --- Click below and Stay Dirty Visit me at EricTheCarGuy.com http://ericthecarguy.com/ Visit EricTheCarGuy Forum http://www.ericthecarguy.com/forum/default.aspx Visit my Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy --- Be safe, have fun, and stay dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information.  EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video.  Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.  Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.