Alternator Issues

[Goulamann]

Need some input, I was driving home last night when I noticed that my inside voltmeter was indicating 16 Amps....not good, I had the Alternator changed from it's original about 2 months ago. when I accelerate it will hit 16, when I let off the acceleration it is normal; also until I can put it in the shop on Mon morning is it ok to drive from point A to point B within a 5 mile radius and maybe some resolution to the problem....Thanks

[drftk1d]

voltmeters read in volts, not amperes, what year is your car, and check the grounds on the alternator

[Goulamann]

1988....

[drftk1d]

yah check the grounds

[Goulamann]

Originally Posted by drftk1d

yah check the grounds

Thanks for the imput, I will....

[mwolvin]

Check the battery and terminal connections as well.