Pretty sure my alternator is dead. My battery is getting charged at autozone

Aug 27, 2015
7:40:42pm

LiveCoug

I need to get my van the 3 miles from my house to autozone to get my alternator tested. Would I be able to get the 6 miles round trip on a full battery charge if my alternator is shot?

I'm stupid. Thanks.

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Pretty sure my alternator is dead. My battery is getting charged at autozone

LiveCoug

8/27/15 7:40pm

You shouldn't have a problem if the battery is fully charged.

Cosmodiar

8/27/15 7:43pm

I guess it depends on the battery, but you should be Ok

workindev

8/27/15 7:44pm

Yes as long as you aren't using your headlights.

vacougfan

8/27/15 7:46pm

Good point. I will need to use my headlights. Hoping to do it tonight.

LiveCoug

8/27/15 7:50pm

RE: Good point. I will need to use my headlights. Hoping to do it tonight.

vacougfan

8/27/15 7:52pm

Yes...just shut off all non-essentials like headlights, radio, AC, etc.

HiLife

8/27/15 8:04pm

Even with headlights you will be fine. Leave other things off.

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