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Old Nov 16, 2024 | 09:07 AM
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I just replaced my alternator (autozone alternator)
The car starts right up however when i rev high 3-4k rpm, the ABS, VSC, and battery light come on. I checked the serpentine belt, fits correctly.
When I let off the battery light turns off however abs and vsc stay on. The lights only come on after revving.
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Old Nov 16, 2024 | 02:52 PM
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I would suspect the alternator. When the battery light comes on that normally means the battery is not being charged by the alternator. If that is correct, use a Denso OEM or rebuilt OEM alternator, I would also scan for any codes causing the ABS and VSC lights to come on.
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Old Nov 16, 2024 | 02:59 PM
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Lots of problem stories with aftermarket alternators in this car. Why did you replace the alternator in the first place? Just curious.

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Old Nov 17, 2024 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 400fanboy
Lots of problem stories with aftermarket alternators in this car. Why did you replace the alternator in the first place? Just curious.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGB6ZEjGm7Q
Car would die after jumping every single time, would pull the key out and all the lights out.
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Old Nov 17, 2024 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ucfjason
Car would die after jumping every single time, would pull the key out and all the lights out.
Update* Just tested the alternator, Voltage regulator is definitely the problem, when revving the car, Volts jump to 18. Should I replace the alternator altogether or try to replace the voltage regulator
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Old Nov 17, 2024 | 07:09 PM
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Replace the alternator. The voltage regulator is inside it.

Get a replacement from AZ. It should be under warranty. Expect them to test it and give you flack.
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