Chevrolet/Generator Light just came on.
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Roger, I know that you are into chevy's but I have a 79 cad eldorado, wondering if you could help. My Generator light was intermitant..it came on and went out periodically. Yesterday it came on and stays on. What may be the problem? Should I buy a new battery?...or my buget is low ..how can I troubleshoot this problem without taking it to a mechanic? Thank You.....Roger Mallie
Hi roger;
Well if the light came on and stays on than there is something wrong , its a 79 so it dosn't have all the computor stuff so it could be any thing fron the fan belt , batt, or the relay or gen- altanator in your car, if you can check to see what the car is putting out to the battery in voltage with a volte meter or charging gauge and it will tell you if the altanator is bad. it should be putting out at least 13 or more volts when running .if not than you need a new altanator . ok.
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Expertise
I can help you with most standard type things from 1955 chevys up to around 1975 (1975)>> chevys in differnt areas. engine work heads-cams-trannys-drive train-brakes-some elect. dos and donts. PS UP TO 1975 !! !!!!!!!!!!! I will try with any others after that date. state up to 1975 but I still get 2006-007 etc. I guess you do not read this far ! !
Experience
All i can remember growing up is working on cars and making them loud and fast , and when i started to make money i would sink all of it into my cars so i could get them to go faster and look great. what else is there !I would love a challange to trouble shoot, as it is fun finding what is wrong when all others can not .ON the older cars not past 1975s , etc. so please I will try to help with the newer cars but do not grade me bad if I can not help your 2006 car.etc.
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