Hilux charging problems

Submitted: Sunday, Jan 04, 2004 at 21:54
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Hi all,

To cut a long story short I was stuck at the boat ramp this morning with a flat battery in my 99 petrol hilux - left the lights on - bugger!. The RACQ man finally arrived and gave me a jump start and checked the alternator current. It was charging at 12.59 volts and apparently it should be charging in the vicinity of 14 volts - he tells me the alternator is stuffed. Is this correct? Are there any common problems that I should check first before I shell out $$$$ for an auto electrician? I drove it home and hesitantly turned it off and it seems to have charged the battery fine and is starting as usual - should I be concerned?

Thanks,

Shaun
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