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<blockquote data-quote="10thAnnvCobra" data-source="post: 7134533" data-attributes="member: 26675"><p>I was driving yesterday in the rain from tropical strom Hannah and the battery light came on and then the ABS light. The wipers slowed and the car wasn't running right, I had to drive "gently". When I got home it wouldn't turn over, no juice. :shrug: I have just hit 70,000 miles and the battery and alternator are original. I assume that the alternator has failed. I will use a meter to test the volts at the battery while it is running with accessories on. I may need an alternator and a battery.</p><p></p><p>My question... can I test the battery with a voltmeter? I know I can use it to test the alternator. I plan to test it at the battery while running with accessories turned on to create a load. I did a search and it seems that anything under 12.7 volts is bad. If I replace the alternator, which is the best choice? I am leaning towards a new Motorcraft (not remanufactured). Are there better choices? If I have to replace the battery what do you folks suggest? Optima yellow top, red top or just a standard replacement Deka battery from NAPA?</p><p></p><p>Since my car is a daily driver this is an urgent problem. I need to fix it ASAP. Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated.</p><p></p><p>Thanks - Bob</p><p>:beer:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="10thAnnvCobra, post: 7134533, member: 26675"] I was driving yesterday in the rain from tropical strom Hannah and the battery light came on and then the ABS light. The wipers slowed and the car wasn't running right, I had to drive "gently". When I got home it wouldn't turn over, no juice. :shrug: I have just hit 70,000 miles and the battery and alternator are original. I assume that the alternator has failed. I will use a meter to test the volts at the battery while it is running with accessories on. I may need an alternator and a battery. My question... can I test the battery with a voltmeter? I know I can use it to test the alternator. I plan to test it at the battery while running with accessories turned on to create a load. I did a search and it seems that anything under 12.7 volts is bad. If I replace the alternator, which is the best choice? I am leaning towards a new Motorcraft (not remanufactured). Are there better choices? If I have to replace the battery what do you folks suggest? Optima yellow top, red top or just a standard replacement Deka battery from NAPA? Since my car is a daily driver this is an urgent problem. I need to fix it ASAP. Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks - Bob :beer: [/QUOTE]
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