Uploaded June 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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On inspecting the electrical system for a problem battery or alternator, focusing now on inspecting the connections and cabling that form the main circuits between the two. The other videos look at the battery and alternator themselves, and you will usually need to do all three to get a confident diagnosis.

Testing the battery: youtu.be/bXKfYglnFs0
Testing the alternator: youtu.be/Q2AAMc9VIMo
Finding parasitic battery drain: youtu.be/cnZuDhgo6AU

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