Re: Alternator Voltage & Amperage (load) Testing

On Tue, 2 Dec 2003, bobby wrote:

> I agree with Steve, but restating, you say you are seeing a voltage drop
> at the fuel pump caused by the flashers.  I'd say this means you have a
> connection or component (small wires) somewhere in the wiring that has a
> relatively high resistance and it is in a common circuit with the
> flashers and fuel pump (when both are on, the current increases as does
> the voltage drop across this other resistance).  If you cannot measure a
> voltage drop at the battery with the flashers flashing, then I wouldn't
> suspect the alternator.  I wouldn't worry about it too much, but check
> all connections that are common to the fuel pump and flashers...

...remembering that all circuits on the car are in common with each other
via their respective ground legs.

DS