How Can You Tell If Alternator Is Bad. This video will briefly explain how to tell if you have a bad auto battery or bad alternatorDetailed info about bad batteries. Are you trying to determine whether the battery or alternator is to blame for your car problems.
Once an alternator starts to fail it causes multiple electrical issues before the car fully breaks down. That said an alternator can take time to fail or can stop working suddenly. A battery test is easy to perform and can be done at home.
How to Tell If Your Alternator is Bad.
Check the battery gauge on your dashboard if you have one. Signs of a bad alternator. If the car struggles to turn over then that indicates a weak battery or a bad alternator. Try to start the engine and listen carefully if it produces a whining sound it may be the alternator.
