1984 Pontiac Firebird 1984 trans am low amps

1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
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PENS1985
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Electrical problem
1984 Pontiac Firebird V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic

The battery gage on my 1984 trans am is reading between 11 and 12, when i know it should be between 13 and 14. I have replaced the alternator and have a new battery installed. The car will start when i charge the battery, however turning on any lights or the radio makes the amp meter drop to almost 8. After letting the car idle for awhile, if i turn it off it will not turn back on (there is just a clicking noise). Any help as to what may be causing this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Mar 19, 2009 at 7:23 PM
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EUGENE123
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inspect all ground wires and wires running to battery also check your voltage regulator
Mar 20, 2009 at 2:43 AM