What does it mean when the red volts light stays on even after the battery was charged up ..hold around 12.8 volts?
Mar 7, 2007 at 8:23 AM
95 Chevy lumina 3.1
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If your car is only at 12.8 then have your alternator checked at one of the parts stores. Your alternator is probably on its way out. Your voltage should be around 14-14.5 with a good alternator and battery.
Mar 7, 2007 at 8:27 AM
[quote:18ec726ca9="garfield"]If your car is only at 12.8 then have your alternator checked at one of the parts stores. Your alternator is probably on its way out. Your voltage should be around 14-14.5 with a good alternator and battery.[/quote:18ec726ca9]
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Mar 7, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Glad to help, did that help get it fixed?
Mar 9, 2007 at 8:31 AM
Yes I replaced the altanator and works great now!!!
Mar 14, 2007 at 7:05 AM
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