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Old 03-02-2017, 11:30 AM
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Hi everyone so I was driving the other day and the charge light came on when I checked the voltage at the battery it was making 17v at idle! And I checked with a multi meter that I know for sure is accurate. I replaced the altinator with another used one and had the same issue is there anything else I can check? The car is a 95 so the voltage regulatour is in the altinator. Also I swapped batteries and still same issue. One more thing when you first start the car it starts at 15v and slowly climbs to 17v thanks!
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Old 03-02-2017, 12:05 PM
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replace alternator.
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Old 03-02-2017, 03:08 PM
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Also check that the sense wire/connector... are working and connecting as intended
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Just put a new altinator in and problem is solved I guess you get what you pay for should have bought a new one in the first place
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