[s-cars] Low voltage reading

[Charlie Smith]

Earlier, Shawn Olsen (ELLIEOLSEN at aol.com) wrote:
>
> Hi List,
>
> I have recently had a drop in the voltage on my 95 S6. BTDT's on voltage
> drops which might help me would be appreciated?
> I do think it is the alternator, as it is putting only 10-12 volts most of
> the time. It has moved up to 12-13 volts only to drop down to 9-10 volts once
> I put the AC or something else electric back on.
> Any suggestions on a good alternator would also be appreciated.

What voltage does it read before you start the engine?  If it only shows
10 volts or so, I'd look at the battery first.  When you only see 10 volts
with the engine off, there's a dead cell in the battery.

    - Charlie