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Old 25th Sep 2016, 01:20
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Avtrician
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The alternator light and and low voltage warning light mean that the alternator out put is below battery voltage. That information doesn't gel with the positive charge on the ammeter. I would be taking the alternator to a work shop for checking/overhaul.

The alternator may have a dropped winding on the stator, a bad diode or two, or worn brushes, also could be a failed regulator.

P.S. An alternator does not put a load on the engine or battery on start.
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