Electrical problem
1985 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 79000 miles
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I had a broken alternator belt which I replaced - my car ran fine though my voltage reads lower than "normal" for my car (under 13.0). It ususally reads 14.8 which is slightly high.

Someone told me a microchip under my steering column might be malfuntioning. I need an expert opinion which way to go.

Thanks - Lydia

If the voltage is lower than 13.0 volts with the engine running, the alternator may need either the brushes replaced or a replacement alternator. Yes 14.8 is too high and will boil the water out of the battery. The alternator is self contained and does not communicate with any module in the car.