1983 Chevy Camaro alternator

1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO
204,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DALE79
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I just replaced the alternator with a brand new one, my problem is now with the new one my volt guage for the battery shows overcharging in the red, what would cause this, thanks Dale
Feb 11, 2008 at 3:20 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Double check the connections behind the alternator and back to the ignition switch and the ground cable-the regulator is not controlling the alternator, the regulator is being bypass for some reason.
Feb 11, 2008 at 4:37 PM
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