1997 Chevy Silverado Battery light on

135,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TWAY756
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I got in my truck to go to work today and the battery light is on but cranks and runs just fine. Usually when running the amp meter says 14 but today it reads 12 as I am going down the road. It cranked fine and drove home good just want to see what it is before i get stranded. Also just bught the battery two weeks ago.
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:23 AM
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RHALL77
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sounds like you need an alternator. Did you check the voltage output yet?
Apr 16, 2008 at 12:34 AM
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