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Old 04-07-2004, 10:05 PM   #1
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1999 Grand am GT (Battery light)

My battery light (with chiming sound) is coming on. I took it to Auto Zone and they checked the battery, (it's running on 12 volts)
He checked the alternator, it's running on 3 amps (volts??)
The machine indicated to check alternator wires. Is it more than likely the wires or the plugs to the altenator or is it the alternator itself? I don't trust a machine to give me an accurate reading.

All of my dashboard lights are dim..I don't want to break down somewhere.
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Old 04-07-2004, 10:23 PM   #2
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Check the serpentine belt to make sure it is tight. If is is, replace the altenator, looks like it is not charging, it should be at 13.5 volts.
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Old 04-08-2004, 05:09 AM   #3
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Re: 1999 Grand am GT (Battery light)

When he was checking the alternator, I thought I saw 11.5/12 volts -3.5 amps. Thanks for the reply, I will check the serpentine belt.

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Check the serpentine belt to make sure it is tight. If is is, replace the altenator, looks like it is not charging, it should be at 13.5 volts.
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