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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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12.2 Volts from my alternator...
My car has been having lots of starting electrical issues. If my alternator is putting out 12.22 volts and 30 amps, does that mean its not putting out enough voltage and needs to be replaced? I thought alternators are supposed to put out around 14 volts?

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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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not enough--something is wrong.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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+1 on that ^
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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