1990 Chevy Camaro Something Electrical I think.

1990 CHEVROLET CAMARO
114,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BGLANCER71
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I recently replaced the alternator of my 1990 Chevy Camaro because it was sparking. It solved the problem, but then everything electrical in the car started flashing and the battery charge guage thing was at 18 volts. So a mechanic I know told me it was the automatic tensioner. I bought it and it continued flashing. Can anyone help? I'm tired of wasting money.
Jan 25, 2010 at 5:29 PM
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RASMATAZ
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At 18volts the alternator is out of control could be the regulator is not controlling the field generation-Get it load tested-Quit running it battery could explode
Jan 25, 2010 at 5:44 PM
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BGLANCER71
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thanks a lot. i will get it checked ASAP!
Jan 28, 2010 at 12:37 PM
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