Q: Alternator not putting out voltage. See faint shimmer on terminal going to battery negative like cigarette ember
Found that my car keeps dying even though I recharge the battery used my voltmeter and found that while running voltage stays at 11.35 volts. I also noticed that the terminal on the alternator that supplies the battery has a faint glow like cigarette embers. What's the problem?
My car has 180000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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