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Amp Gauge Troubles PLEASE HELP

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The interior gauge on my dash for my amps is riding low. Can someone tell me why when i am driving and and moving along the gauge is almost in the red! When i slow down it raises just a little bit. It does this during the day and at night. I have a new alternator and a new battery on the car. So what could this be?
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Could this be a ground issue? I wouldn't know where to begin looking, though.
Check the main connector on the back of the alternator. Tightly connected?
Anyone know exactly where the car measures voltage?
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Boss, is this an ammeter, or voltmeter on the inst. cluster? not familiar w 95'*. If the car stationary at idle (all accessories off) then turn on the rear defroster, what does the gauge do?
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the gauge drops
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i went and had this tested today at my o'reilly'* and they told me everything was good. so i guess it is just a messed up gauge?
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Is it possible that your belt is slipping under load and decreasing alternator output? This is the first time I've heard of low voltage in motion and higher voltage at idle.

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i dont know i will check my belt.
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