Alternator check, saver mode is on

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2008 HOLDEN STATESMAN
3.6L
6 CYL
RWD
AUTOMATIC
86,000 MILES

My alternator check lamp got on before 30 days, after I check it with local workshop he told me change the battery, so I did but after 1 day the problem come again, I went to computer check and that guy told me the alternator charge voltage is high (14.6v) and I have to change the alternator with new one. I didn't do that but know (saver mode are on) is coming up and some systems got shutdown ( ABS) ( Tracking ) and there is no voltage in the car,
kindly guide me for the correct action to do, and if I have to change alternator pls send me how to do it.

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WRENCHTECH

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14.6 volts is completely normal but it needs to be tested while the light is on.

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Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 AT 5:28 AM

ALAA-IT

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Test was made when light and AC on, however, yesterday my car got stop because of electrical, alternator has no charge and I have to change it, as electrician says, I would ask you from can I got replacement part from internet for ( Holden Caprice 2008 6cyl), with all thanks for your help.

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Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 AT 10:07 PM

WRENCHTECH

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I couldn't tell you. We don't have that vehicle here in the US. It's never a good idea to buy something like an alternator online because the old one has to be returned as a core.

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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 AT 2:25 AM

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