The GM designation for the 5.7 liter, (350 cubic inch), TPI motor. This motor was used in other GM vehicles, but was used in the Corvette from 1985 t...
Re: Started the vette (89) today and have low voltage, any help?
Subject: Re: Started the vette (89) today and have low voltage, any help? by damien89 on 2014/5/31 19:48:02
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bogus wrote:
Welcome back!!
The alternator is dead... long live the alternator.
When they start humming, you can be assured that the voltage regulator, the diodes or both have died.
One more trick, restart the engine, put a long screwdriver on the chassis of the alternator and put your ear to the handle. Listen... is it really loud? The answer will be yes and that goes along with... The deduction is simple... noise? check. Low voltage? Check. Buy new alternator, or, get yours rebuilt by a good local shop (they still exist!).
Hi bogus!
Thanks for the reply, tonight i will let the charger charge the battery and check it tomorrow morning, if its dead which probably it is i will remove it and take it to a good electrical shop to see if it can be repaired.