my could wont start, it has a new battery. the starter appears to be ok. How do you check the alt. to see if it works? It's a sencond gen alt. thanks.

 

You can take it out and bring it to a auto parts store where they can test it. Or you could jump start the car and just look at the needle to see what it reads.

 

If your car wont start and you have a new battery... then i would get the starter checked!

 

By not starting I presume you mean the engine is not turning over rather than not firing..

The first check is whether the new battery is actually charged. Check with he hearlights.If not there is a possible alternator problem. Will it then jump start from an external battery? If yes, the alternator is the prime suspect.

If its is charged then the most likely cause is the starter or a break in the circuit from the ignition switch. To confirm this try a push start.

If its just not firing then its another set of checks.

At least you fuel cots are low!

 

ok, solved the problem my cd player got a cd half in half out and kept the player on. Thanks for everyone's response. By the way: My dad has an old mighty max we are making into a trailer. Do you think the alt. is the same?