Quick alternator question:
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Quick alternator question:
Recently the lights on my truck are flickering slightly, and really visible when the dome lights are on. Now even the dash lights are doing it, and when I rev the engine it kind of goes away. The volt meter on the dash says the alternator it is charging at 14.5 volts, and when I put a multimeter on the battery posts with the engine running it says 14.55 to 14.6 volts. Once, the dash volt meter went off the chart past the 18 volt mark and caused the chime to sound and a check gage light to come on. I stopped the truck and then restarted it, and the volts went back to normal. This has happened twice. Is this a sign of a failing alternator? Winter is approaching fast, and I need a reliable alternator. Thanks!
