Voltage drop in 04 GTP
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Voltage drop in 04 GTP
The volts in my girlfriends 04 GTP drop from 14.8 to 11.4 sometimes 11.1 while stopped, when the car is first started, even if the car is already warm. I thought maybe the alternator belt was slipping because it does every 3 seconds ( I counted) and last almost 2 seconds, but when i pulled on it was tight and wouldn't budge. I also tried to turn what the belt sits on but that didn't move either. Hopefully I wont have to replace the alternator because her dealerships is talking at least $600. Has anyone ever experienced this or can help diagnost the problems. TIAfor any input.
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have the alternator, and possibly the battery, tested at your local parts store.
you should be able to get a used alternator for under $100, or a new one for $250, they are very easy to install on the 3800.
you should be able to get a used alternator for under $100, or a new one for $250, they are very easy to install on the 3800.
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Have you tried turning off all the accessories and see what happens? If you have the key on, but not running, will it do anything similar?
have the alternator, and possibly the battery, tested at your local parts store.
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Sorry for posting in th wrong place
No everything is stock. It turns out the alternator is going bad, but I have books to buy for school so it will have to wait a week or two
Do you have any kind of aftermarket stereo, amp, or subs
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