03 Impala alternator light (charging system?)
#1
03 Impala alternator light (charging system?)
hello everyone> I've been having trouble with the charging system on this Impala after replacing the starter it started fine, then, the alt light came on. After driving a couple of miles the battery went down. I charge the battery then start the car and after a few minutes the alt light comes back on. At this point the batt. reads below 9V, and the cycle begins anew. I've checked the battery connections and replaced the alternator with the same results. I am hoping to obtain a code reader to read the codes while the batt. is charged this time. I'll post what I find. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
#2
CF Monarch
hello everyone> I've been having trouble with the charging system on this Impala after replacing the starter it started fine, then, the alt light came on. After driving a couple of miles the battery went down. I charge the battery then start the car and after a few minutes the alt light comes back on. At this point the batt. reads below 9V, and the cycle begins anew. I've checked the battery connections and replaced the alternator with the same results. I am hoping to obtain a code reader to read the codes while the batt. is charged this time. I'll post what I find. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
#4
alright I will check the hook-up at the alternator. I have notices there is no voltage between the alt + output and ground when the car is running and the battery charged. Also, the belt is ok.Thanks for the input!
#5
CF Monarch
Where did you get the alternator? Probably that's the culprit