moocow
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- 2001 WH Statesman LS1 manual HBD
Hey guys,
I have a 2001 WH LS1 Statesman.
My alternator recently died and I just replaced it today.
I started it and checked the voltage across the battery terminals and it was just above 14v, so where it should be.
I drove around town and everything seemed good.
Got out on the open road and put my foot down and my headlights and dash lights all got really bright and then my dash cut out and warning lights came on.
Pulled over, put the car in police mode or whatever it's actually called and tried again. The voltage at one point under high rpm read over 17v! And now on idle I only get 11.7v across the battery terminals. This voltage is confirmed on the digital display in the dash.
What the hell is happening and how do I fix it?
Any help greatly appreciated!
I have a 2001 WH LS1 Statesman.
My alternator recently died and I just replaced it today.
I started it and checked the voltage across the battery terminals and it was just above 14v, so where it should be.
I drove around town and everything seemed good.
Got out on the open road and put my foot down and my headlights and dash lights all got really bright and then my dash cut out and warning lights came on.
Pulled over, put the car in police mode or whatever it's actually called and tried again. The voltage at one point under high rpm read over 17v! And now on idle I only get 11.7v across the battery terminals. This voltage is confirmed on the digital display in the dash.
What the hell is happening and how do I fix it?
Any help greatly appreciated!