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Old 01-26-2012, 08:54 PM   #1
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dash message check guage for battery- bad alternator?

vehicle is 1989 lebaron 2.5 liter turbo

Have a 90 amp alternator. When I drive and especially put on the air conditioner the check guage comes on and it shows the battery guage. The battery is tested and good. I don't think need a 120 amp alternator. is it just a bad alternator? Or do I need 120 volts? The alternator is about 2-3 years old. The car is not driven a lot.

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Old 01-27-2012, 10:59 AM   #2
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Re: dash message check guage for battery- bad alternator?

89 Lebaron, I love those cars! First thing is to check you wiring related to the charging system for a bad wire or loose connection. Check voltage at the battery with the engine running. If low it could be the alternator or possibly the voltage regulator. Hope this helps.
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Old 06-15-2015, 03:24 PM   #3
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Re: dash message check guage for battery- bad alternator?

had same problem it was a bad sending unit
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