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Old 02-25-2006, 08:57 AM   #7
c1apton
 
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Name: c1apton
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Pompano Beach,Fl /Edina,Mn
Rate My Car: 134 / 340
Your Ride: 93 E34
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Originally Posted by defkon99
HUmn ,,,... cap .. new alternator well ... ive got the money but if the alternator can be purchased i know a guy that selles remanufactured Bosch for about 150 shipped. Also i dont think it has ever been replaced since 1993 (currently 117k miles)... could be showing its age.

thanks guys for the speedy response
Why don't you test it with a voltmeter before just throwing money at it? Run the car, turn on lights, AC, amp and any other accessories to apply a load to the system. Then take a voltmeter to the battery (while running) you should have between 12.1 -> 14.1 volts (that's typical operating range). If below, I'ld be doing the alternator (considering mileage) The cap is a good all around idea for any kind of amp setups just to garauntee a consistent flow.
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