[DeTomaso] Amp gage reading - pegged to the left?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/16/08 16 08 13, mbefthomas at comcast.net writes:


> How might I interpret this amp gage reading?
> 

Alternator busted, huge electrical drain from fans etc. sucking every 
electron out of your battery.

Just put a voltmeter on the battery with the engine off, note the reading.   
Start the engine--it should immediately go to 14 volts or more.   Chance are 
it won't move one iota, and stay at 12 volts (or more likely, 11 or less as 
your battery gives out).

Mike


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