Alternator output

Asked by Jconway87 Jan 26, 2017 at 07:56 PM about the 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5

Question type: General

Hey guys I have a 09 Altima and I tested my
Alternator and it tested 13.2 loaded is that normal?
Or below normal? Just wondering hopefully I don't
have to replace it. Thanks in advance

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Good output is 14.5V.....13.2V is charging but low. Sometimes it is because of the battery. May want to have the battery checked.

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It has variable charging . So 13.2 is normal. It will only run at 14.6 when needed.

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