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Unread 02-12-2007, 05:56 AM   #1
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It has been a rough weekend!

I didn't want to bury this in my last posting.

I also need a very reliable and knowledgeable Corvette specialist in Miami-Dade or Broward Counties. I have a 93 Convertible with 70K. Overall it is a nice car.
I am having an unusual situation with my alternator.
The Volts meter in the car is riding between 15 and 18!
I don't know what means exactly, but I know it ain't supposed to be there!

If anyone has any suggestions, I would appreciate any and all suggestions.

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Unread 02-12-2007, 08:52 AM   #2
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And you're sure the Volt meter gauge is registering the correct reading?
did you test the alternator?
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Unread 02-12-2007, 04:48 PM   #3
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I believe there is voltage regulator circuitry right in the alternator that could certainly cause that sort of problem if it fails. A bad ground could also cause the voltage reading at the meter to be unreliable.
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I don't know if the meter is registering correctly. I'd really like to find a trustworthy Corvette mechanic to have the car checked out and repaired.
I'd love to find a Corvette body man as well. I got tagged this weekend by a neighbor of my cousin.
I appreciate the info on the circuitry as well. This gives me the ability to understand the options that need to be checked out.
Thanks Guys and have a wonderful week!

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Any Advance Auto Store will put a meter on it and tell you if it's the V Regulator, bad battery, etc.. If it's the gauge then all those things should check out fine and you can assume the gauge on the dash is wrong. Hey, it's a start and it's free ......... Tom
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