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does my alternater need replacing?

i have noticed that if too many electrical items, i.e heater ,stereo,lights are on my car runs quite sluggish.
it is a 1997 astra 1.6
gav, February 2008
Hi Gav, check the voltage at the battery with the engine running it should be 14+/-.5v if its lower then the alternator is faulty

nigel, February 2008
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