How to run an in-car alternator test on a Saturn S-Series car

One day, your car may break down and you won't be able to afford to hire a mechanic, so what do you do... you look on the web for some how-to vehicle repair videos and become your own car mechanic, that's what. You don't need any advanced training to perform repairs and simple maintenance on your automobile, but you may need a few tools. Invest in the basic tools and you'll be prepared for just about any car malfunction you can think of. These tutorials will help get you on your way, as long as your willing.

This video will show you how to run an in-car alternator test on a Saturn S-Series car. First thing, make sure that the connections the battery are good and clean before you do any testing. Take the multimeter and switch it to DC voltage. Connect the negative multimeter lead to the negative battery terminal, and the positive to the positive to see about 12 volts. Turn on the car and see if the voltage jumps. If it stays the same or goes down, you have a bad alternator in your Saturn S-Series.