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#1 of 3 Charging System Indicator Light by netman55 Jun 15, 2009 (10:23 am)
I have a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrique GLS, 3.5V6 for about 6 weeks now the charging system light has been coming on periodically. I do not have any power loss car runs great. I took it in to have the charging system checked the mechanic said that everything was fine but since the light comes on I should replace the alternator -just an $800. pinch- the output in amps was at 28.00/volts 11.80. The light comes on in city driving when turning ,hitting bumps... but will go out shortly after. On the highway the light does not come on . Is this just a pre warning of things to come ? or just a short in the wiring or fuses? Any suggestions would be appreciated Replies to this message: billcarson (Jun 16, 2009 7:38 am) dtownfb (Jun 17, 2009 9:27 am)
#2 of 3 Re: Charging System Indicator Light [netman55] by billcarson Jun 16, 2009 (7:38 am)
Replying to: netman55 (Jun 15, 2009 10:23 am) netman55 i've read of many problems on this site for alternator issues.if your mechanic was right about his readings they seem very low for a 125 amp alternator.why would he then say everything was allright?these cars have a tendency to corrode at the positive battery terminal.i've had my car for 3 months now and right off the bat i had noticed a weak battery condition.after cleaning the badly corroded terminal and recharging the battery i have no issues.i hope that that might have been checked on your car during all the testing. good luck and do the read on replacing the alternator.(you won't believe it) bill Replies to this message: dtownfb (Jun 17, 2009 9:27 am)
#3 of 3 Re: Charging System Indicator Light [billcarson] by dtownfb Jun 17, 2009 (9:27 am)
Replying to: billcarson (Jun 16, 2009 7:38 am) billcarson has the right idea. Check all of your connections. Also check your ground wire connections as well.

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