1999 Oldsmobile Alero Charging System Light

1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
90,850 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JDHENDERSON
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A new battery and alternator were just installed 3 days ago because they both burnt out at the same time. Now today my charging system light came and I have no idea why? What could be the problem now?
Jul 11, 2008 at 7:25 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect the alternator belt tension-all connections on the battery and alternator-if okay could be a problem with the alternator field control from the computer


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Jul 11, 2008 at 8:08 AM
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JDHENDERSON
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what if it is the alternator field control from the computer?
Jul 11, 2008 at 8:25 AM
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RASMATAZ
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what if it is the alternator field control from the computer

You need to triple check the charging system wiring connections-The PCM is not cheap-wrong move you'll end up having an extra one that you don't need-
Jul 11, 2008 at 4:07 PM