1999 Chevrolet Lumina VOLT Light On

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My 99 Chevy lumina (3.3 Engine, have 72000 miles) got red light on, I replace a new battery according to nice persons suggestion, however, it is still on. Is that means the altenator was broken and need to be changed? how much it cost?
I appreciate more suggestion

Thanks a lot

Jan 20, 2007 at 10:34 AM

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What I had said was:"The alternater is probably on the fringe, the defroster puts it over the edge. HAve the charging system checked. If the battery is 5 years old or more replace it."

The charging system still needs to be checked. It is probably an alternater, but may not be. The battery replacement suggestion is based on batteries lasting 5 years on average. Sorry for any confusion.

Jan 20, 2007 at 2:05 PM

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Have the charging system tested. The alternator is a likely cause of the VOLT light, but it is not confirmed until the charging system is checked.

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The owner of a 1999 Chevrolet Lumina replaced the battery, but the red VOLT light remained on and asked whether the alternator had failed and what replacement would cost. The expert said the charging system still needs to be checked and that an alternator is probable but not certain.

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