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Old 06-13-2011, 05:50 AM
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Battery/generator light on... new battery 6mo ago, no problem starting/running...?

No codes on Durametric, but I can't find anywhere in Durametric to scan electrical system, ..Help?
 
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Could be the voltage regulator or a marginal charge rate.

My suggestion is a FREE charging system test including load test at Pep Boys or most any parts store that sells batteries.

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Old 06-13-2011, 06:26 AM
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Put a voltage meter on the battery and see if it's holding its charge with the engine running under a load, like with the lights and AC on. If not it's likely something wrong with the alternator. It's indicated by a steady lowering of voltage output.

Those test systems at auto parts stores won't always pick up on a faulty regulator. I took my bad alternator there and it passed the test. Yours could be a bad regulator but you don't really know and won't unless you replace it and reinstall the entire unit to see if it works. Kind of a PITA.
 
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Good luck finding this Doc, at least you didn't have any CEL's after the recent upgrades.
 
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Exactly,

Originally Posted by landjet
Good luck finding this Doc, at least you didn't have any CEL's after the recent upgrades.
Could be worse, dont' think this is from upgrades...knock on wood!
 
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