Alt light--Little different question

[ldj1002]

I've had my car about 10 months and never drove it at night until yesterday. The alt light glows real dim. I had always thought it was completely out after starting engine. I tried lights off and on it still glows either way. I suppose it does it in daytime also but just can't see it. It keeps the battery charged. Is this normal or is the alt. charging a little low. It is Motorola with internal reg.

[Cusser]

This is not uncommon with alternators in other vehicles.

Set DC voltmeter 0-20 scale, start engine, rev to like 2000 rpm with lights on, record and post voltage. If 13.5 or so to 14.4 volts, then happy driving.
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