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<blockquote data-quote="04sleeper" data-source="post: 7136082" data-attributes="member: 34911"><p>You should be able to test the alternator output with the volt meter. A better way would be to drive it and datalog it with an XCal or something similar and see what it's actually doing while driving, or take it our and have it bench tested at a local auto parts store.</p><p></p><p>For the battery, I have never had any luck with the Optimas. I see that your car is an 03 and you say that you still have the original battery. Most batteries last around 4-5 years and then it is time for a new one. So yours is doing well. </p><p></p><p>I would get another factory battery that you know will last you another 5+ years and check the alternator. </p><p></p><p>If you want to replace the alternator then I would get one from here. <a href="http://www.modularfords.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115494" target="_blank">http://www.modularfords.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115494</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="04sleeper, post: 7136082, member: 34911"] You should be able to test the alternator output with the volt meter. A better way would be to drive it and datalog it with an XCal or something similar and see what it's actually doing while driving, or take it our and have it bench tested at a local auto parts store. For the battery, I have never had any luck with the Optimas. I see that your car is an 03 and you say that you still have the original battery. Most batteries last around 4-5 years and then it is time for a new one. So yours is doing well. I would get another factory battery that you know will last you another 5+ years and check the alternator. If you want to replace the alternator then I would get one from here. [url]http://www.modularfords.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115494[/url] [/QUOTE]
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