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: 1978 electrical problem


John Beckemeyer
10-22-2011, 04:15 AM
Altenator produces 12volts. Had it tested and it passed. Electric windows are slow. With head lights on (and they are dim) radio will shut off by its self. And battery is not charging.
Any ideas? I am lost. Is there a voltage regulator on the 78 vettes?

vettex2
10-22-2011, 08:11 AM
how was it checked ?
alt should put out a min 13.6 to charge

John Beckemeyer
10-26-2011, 01:33 PM
how was it checked ?
alt should put out a min 13.6 to charge
I took it off and had it tested. Then tonight I borrowed a tester for it. It is putting out 12.25volts. Now I have put on new altenator. and it puts out same voltage.