Knowing how to test your alternator and voltage regulator with a multimeter can save you from costly repairs and roadside breakdowns. With the right tools, safety steps, and understanding of voltage ...

Disconnecting the battery while the engine is running isn't a valid test for alternator function and may damage sensitive electronic parts. Instead, use a common voltmeter and the following test ...

This article is dedicated to Jim Williams who several years ago (2006) wrote an article in EDN regarding the need of a good lab apparatus to qualify the behavior of voltage regulators for compliance ...