14amps is nowhere near where it needs to be. I think you may be thinking of 14volts, which would be accurate (actual should be 14.4v). Ampres should be upwards of 85+ depending on options and what factory spec is. Get it bench tested to eliminate it from the possibilities. If it's making noises already thats a sign that it is or could be on the way out soon.

 

i was told it was amps but i am not realy sure.\
either way the guage sits at 14. and from what ive been told thats within opperating tallerances but again just one more thing im not sure of.ill bench test it. even if its not broken it makes my truck sound like crap with its rattleing so ill replace it either way.