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Battery light comes on. Had battery tested and it's OK.Checked battery voltage with key off 12.04 volts, started it voltage is 14.45. The light comes on after driving for awhile.

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OK, sounds like a bad voltage regulator or loose belt. But, it's more likely a voltage regulator on the alternator that is not supplying enough voltage to the battery over time.

For maximum peace of mind, I would have the alternator replaced if you experience any starting problems attributable to a weak or undercharged battery.

14.45 volts doesn't sound bad to me, for an initial voltage, but there may be a problem with the alternator (like a bad diode trio) , which controls the battery charge light pretty directly.

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SOURCE: charging problem 1991 volvo 240

14.6 means your voltage regulator or diode is suspect Despite having new alternator .Ive cross refrenced your smptoms in the haynes workshop manual and alternator is your only end answer.The haynes test is to start vehicle with multi meter connected across the battery terminals,increase the engine speed until the reading remains steady should be approximately 12 to 13v and no more than 14v.switch on as many accessories as possible(headlights heater blower radio etc)check that the alternator maintains the regulated voltage at around 13 to 14v.If the regulated voltage is not as stated then alternator is to be repaired/replaced.Good luck with it and a happy new year.

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SOURCE: 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD BATTERY LIGHT FLASHES

2001 chevy silverado 2500hd battery light flashes intermittently. no problem with battery or alterntor. both tested ok. no problems with starting or running. voltage gauge reads just above 14. no problems with anything except battery light flashes. what could be the problem?

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