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Do I need a alternator?

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:02 am
by gsumann
When I hit the gas all the lights get really bright and the voltage meter goes all the way to 18 at idle it goes back around 12-13 volts and the lights get dim.

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:42 pm
by Hermit
In a word, yes.

Mine did the same thing until I replaced it. Killed my battery real quick too.

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:30 am
by gsumann
Yep it was the alternator! running great now.