2005 Kia Spectra Hello Having Trouble Charging System On 05 5 Putting Out

2005 KIA SPECTRA
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Hello, I am having trouble with the charging system on my 05 Kia Spectra 5. The charging system is putting out around 14.4 volts and as a result the brake lights keep on burning out. I've replaced the bulbs several times but I'm thinking that the problem must be that the voltage is too high. I have not tried anything as far as changing out the battery or alternator yet. What would be the best 1st attempt to fix this problem?

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Mar 23, 2013 at 1:37 PM
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The voltage is exactly where is should be. You have another issue with the bulbs. It could be a bad socket and not bad bulbs at all.
Mar 23, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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