1999 Chevy Monte Carlo Warning Lights on Dash

1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
68,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KAWCAJUN504
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Yesterday while driving the RED VOLTS light came on. After turning off and restarting to drive again, it came on again, along with the amber ANTI-LOCK light. My A/C and radio work intermittently and my battery is at 12v. But after I start the voltage doesn't go up to 14v or 15v like the repair manual says it should. Is my alternator going bad?
Oct 29, 2009 at 1:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the alt is bad and not producing. Take the car to a nationally recognized parts store and have them check the alt. Most will do it for free.

Let me know what you find.
Nov 18, 2009 at 9:40 AM
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