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Old January 23rd, 2008, 9:13 AM
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I have a 90 lumina 3.1 and the volt light comes on when i accelerate and the service engine light will also come on some time after that. I checked the voltage on the altenator it runs about 17volts around the time when this happens, is this a normal voltage range for the altenator or does this mean my voltage regulator is bad. Thanks in advance for any input on this subject.
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17 volts is way too high.......I have seen an overcharging alternator burn our both headlights in a vehicle. can't imagine what it did to the ecm.

sounds like you need an alternator
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Thanks for the reply. ill have to get a new altenator.
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