Amps with a DC clamp meter and volts 14.4 when runningHow are you checking it?
How many volts?
Amps with a DC clamp meter and volts 14.4 when running
If it's pumping out a voltage it can provide current (Amps) the two are intrinsically linked.
The question is how many Amps ...
To test this start the engine, disconnect the + lead from the battery and put an ammeter between the cable (+) and the + terminal on the battery.
Most DMM's have a amperage setting/connection.
With the battery disconnected, do the lights work ? (Yes = you have amps)
Hi guys thanks for the help.
ok so i do have amps but it is inconsistent. i have put a clamp meter on the heavy brown cable on the back of the alternator and im getting between 3 and 11 amps.
when i increase the engine revs i goes up by maybe 2 amps.
@miktdish i have done as you said and the lights do come on but i guess that is because i am making just enough amps to light em up?
Cheers Landy Lee
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