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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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As the day goes along my voltage drops low....sometimes going close to the red when i have the ac on. Alternator or battery??
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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Probably alternator not generating enough power. Although your battery may be a suspect as well.

Have them both tested for free at your local parts place.
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