AllExperts > Automotive 
Search      
Automotive
Volunteer
Answers to thousands of questions
 Home · More Automotive Questions · Answer Library  · Encyclopedia ·
More Automotive Answers
Question Library

Ask a question about Automotive
Volunteer
Experts of the Month
Expert Login

Awards

About Us
Tell friends
Link to Us
Disclaimer

 
 
 
 
About Ron Cris
Expertise
I welcome all questions about basic automotive repair..Brakes..Front End and Engine rebuilding..I am especially trained in rebuilding Chevrolet v8 Engines.

Experience
I have 25 yrs experience a a journeyman mechanic

Education/Credentials
Business owner

Awards and Honors
NASCAR RACING

 
   

You are here:  Experts > Industry > Transportation and Logistics > Automotive > alternator

Automotive - alternator


Expert: Ron Cris - 8/24/2008

Question
my girlfriend has a 1997 suzuki esteem. the car would'nt start so i jumped her off. well 5minutes later it cut off again. i took the battery to auto zone and i charged it. well that lasted about one hour. could this be my alternator?

Answer
Check your alt belt first if its too loose it will not charge up..
also be sure your battery cables are clean.
your alt should put out about 14-16v while the engine is runnuing
Good luck.
RC

PLEASE VISIT MY EBAY STORE
FOR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR “HOW TO” DVDs
AND AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING “DO IT YOURSELF” KITS
THANK YOU
R.C.

http://stores.ebay.com/CFA-Services


Add to this Answer    Ask a Question



  Rate this Answer
   Was this answer helpful?
Not at allDefinitely              
   12345  

     
About Us | Advertise on This Site | User Agreement | Privacy Policy | Help
Copyright  © 2008 About, Inc. About and About.com are registered trademarks of About, Inc. The About logo is a trademark of About, Inc. All rights reserved.