2006 Chevy Trailblazer Loss in voltage

2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
68,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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POSSUM609
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We have owned a trailblazer for 3 years now sfter we bought it gently used with 12000 miles on it. Other than the fuel level sensor going bad twice it has been a very reliable car for the wife to drive everyday. The problem I am having now is driving me insane!!!!! The lights constantly go from dim to bright and back to dim but only when stopped. You can see the volt gauge go from 14.5 down to 12 with the lights doing their thing. I have changed the alternator, checked and rechecked the wiring to the alternator, and installed a brand new battery from auto zone. I am at a complete loss as to what to do next..... Is this a common issue with these trailblazers?
Feb 8, 2009 at 11:04 AM
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The alternator will have less output at idle, with all the electricals turned on. I'd have to use a separate volt-meter, check alternator output at the bat terminal on the alternator, at idle with everything turned on, then take reading at the battery posts.
Feb 8, 2009 at 11:29 AM