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Old 04-27-2009, 01:04 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by derb
When my alternator failed my ABS and Airbag lights also came on. Like LB said check voltage at the battery if you can get it started. Think you should see 14.something volts.
Good luck.

Just the battery alone should read 13.0-13.2 volts as each cell produces approx. 2.2volts.

checking the battery with the car running, it should read 13.5-14.5 volts - this is the Bosch alternator.

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