Subject	A surge/overcharge is anything above 14
Posted by	FrozTTy on May 22, 2018 at 11:58 AM
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In Reply To	Bad alternator, relay, or something else? posted by OverZealous (CT) on May 21, 2018 at 07:58 PM
Message	So 18 is baaaaaad. Yes, I believe it's called the voltage regulator that keeps the charge where it should be. I'm ASSuming you've checked the ground and alternator harness? Your battery cell(s) are also probably fried/bad due to the overcharging. PepBoys, Autozone, etc will simply put a volt-meter on your battery while car is running and all accessory light are on. If it is OVER 14.5 they will say your alternator and/or regulator are fried.
Follow Ups	Bad alternator, relay, or something else? - OverZealous (CT) 19:58:59 05/21/18 Re: Bad alternator, relay, or something else? - SkiFly01 11:55:29 05/22/18 A surge/overcharge is anything above 14 - FrozTTy 11:58:31 05/22/18 With engine at normal idle and headlights on the voltage - jzack 12:03:11 05/22/18 bulb check relay is behind the fuse box in the kick panel - compirate 16:01:47 05/22/18 its bad alternator/voltage regulator,bad connection,or short - EngineerLV 10:09:06 05/24/18
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