Afraid my Alternator is going ..

["350Vortec"]

I hopped in my truck this morning and started it up, The Red battery symbol was illuminated in my dash, and even when driving my battery gauge wont go over nine. That never happens, could this be my battery or alternator? My deck is also cutting out at alot lower volumes now to. This blows.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

sounds like your alternator. did it have trouble starting?

 

["350Vortec"]

Its starting to have trouble yea...Its getting progressively worse. And advanced just gave me a price of $109 bucks for a new one.

 

[blueflamed03]

yep, sounds like an alt, leave sound system off until voltage issues are fixed.

 

["350Vortec"]

yep, sounds like an alt, leave sound system off until voltage issues are fixed.

Thanks guys, Appreciated. I am taking it out now to get it tested and most likely buy a new one Thanks again for the help!

 

[AtomicHoe094]

usually they have a core charge, see if that will help you or not..

 

[TahoeGoBoom]

Tell em you found one else where. they'll price match. 109 is prolly without the core. i got mine for 100. its easy as hell to change tho.

 

[ravingmadman]

Let me guess, 120K miles? rofl

 

[scz71864]

yea that sounds like your alternator, if you gauge isnt going up as you drive. you can trade your old one in for a discount on new one in some places btw

 

["350Vortec"]

I got a new alternator with a core charge for $100. Runs fine now, the signal light went off to. And nope. its the original alternator, just went at 172,000 miles.