2003 Chevy Silverado battery gauge

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
65,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SPIDRAY
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I just noticed that the battery gauge is well above the 19 in the right side, red zone. what can cause this
Nov 11, 2009 at 11:18 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The voltage regulator isn't working. This can cause problems to many of the electrical components on the vehicle, even fire. Have the alt checked and replaced if needed.

Let me know what you find.
Nov 16, 2009 at 2:17 AM
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