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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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i had my alternator and battery tested it showed that the battery was fine but the alternator showed around 15 is this normal for a neon. i always thought its suppose to be around 14
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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I have never seen it read over 14.6 for a good test. Could be the internal voltage regulator. I would pull it out and bring it to auto zone/napa and have them test it for you. You don't want to take a chance in case it is cranking out more voltage and damage something else.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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that's what the guy at advance auto parts said was the problem too. just wanted to make sure
 
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