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1994 Sable can any one help out a lady?

Tiny
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I have a 1994 sable with 60800 miles. And I am having electric problems of some sort. The batt light is on, except when I am idle. The alternator checks out ok. And the voltage regulator has been changed.
when a volt tester is put on the battery. It shows it is putting out 19 volts. I have to connect and dis- connect the battery every time I want to go anywhere. Can any one help?
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Wednesday, April 5th, 2006 AT 6:05 PM

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Tiny
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You might want to take the car somewhere else to have them perform a "Proper" Alternator test.

At 19 volts your regulator is obviously not "regulating" the voltage.

And your regulator is internal to the alternator, so hopefully no one is blowing smoke up your skirt (just an expression) by saying they replaced it. It's usually easier/quicker to just swap out the entire alternator.

Just because an alternator is working at idle does not mean it will work at a higher RPM. A "proper" test will help to pinpoint your problem.

Hope this helps
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Thursday, April 6th, 2006 AT 1:32 AM
Tiny
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Well I changed the voltage regulator in my car and had the alternator checked. It was fine. Still the same problem but now I have blown lights and blinkers. Going to try the regulator once more. Oh yea also a cooked battery.
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Sunday, April 9th, 2006 AT 6:30 PM

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