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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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My battery is charging just above 13 when the car is idling. As soon as i give it any gas im talking approx. 2000 RPMs the charge in the battery shoots above 18 completely into the red zone. Is this the alternator? I just put a new one in approx. two months ago. Thanks
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Does anyone know what is going on?
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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Internal voltage regulator. I have had "new" alternators go bad in less time then you've had yours in. Pull it out and bring to an auto parts store that will test it for you...
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Thank you. Where is the Internal voltage regulator located under the hood of my z28?
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It's in the alternator
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Hey thanks alot man i appreciate everything. You have saved me alot of time and hassle. Have a great one.
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No problem... Hope it works out for ya...
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Im going to get a new one tomorrow and i will let you know if you fixed my problem. Thanks again.
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