The generator light comes on when I turn the lights on in my 62 Impala.

1962 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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KD6J5Z
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The generator light comes on when I turn the lights on in my 62 Impala. I have a alternator with a internal voltage regulator, it is putting out 14.6 volts during fast idle.
Nov 19, 2011 at 8:00 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the voltage regulator bypassed if it comes up more than 14.6 replace the alternator-if not replace the voltage regulator
Nov 19, 2011 at 8:09 PM
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