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General Buick Tech / Re: Volt light stays on- no charge

« Last post by Just a Six? on Today at 10:33:21 AM »

I definitely have lots with that car over the years! I now know how to take the dash apart fairly quickly & the alt in 30 mins.  My wife says I enjoy it & will already be working on a list for spring altho there isn't much left after this summer. Cheers!   

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General Buick Tech / Re: Volt light stays on- no charge

« Last post by Steve Wood on Today at 12:37:37 AM »

Practice brings results

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General Buick Tech / Re: Volt light stays on- no charge

« Last post by Just a Six? on October 08 2026, 09:52:45 PM »

Always takes a couple before you find one that will put up with all your garage & car time!   

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General Buick Tech / Re: Volt light stays on- no charge

« Last post by ULYCYC on October 08 2026, 07:42:43 PM »

We are also experts in marriage advice

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General Buick Tech / Re: Volt light stays on- no charge

« Last post by Just a Six? on October 08 2026, 01:24:56 PM »

Steve thanks that would be next But I found the issue. Alt was repaired & installed but the Dash wasn't put back together so as soon as I popped it into place All Good 14.4 volts! This car has been down over 3 months & Finally its good to go & test out my new turbo! Thanks Ed & Steve you guys are the best when it comes to this shit!   

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General Buick Tech / Re: Volt light stays on- no charge

« Last post by Steve Wood on October 07 2026, 07:47:37 PM »

When I had one that would not charge and the light was not working, i usually just put a dash light bulb in the wire going to the alternator and connected the wire to a source that was hot when the key was in the run position.


That way the bulb came on just like the instrument panel did and went off when the alternator charged.

Did this under the hood.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Volt light stays on- no charge

« Last post by Just a Six? on October 07 2026, 03:43:55 PM »

Shit! rebuilt alt & still not charging? I put test light to Exciter while running & the light Flashes for a second at most then nothing.
I do it again same thing quick flash & nothing.
The Volt light was staying on before alt rebuild but now it doesn't even light up key on? dash is still half apart but I'm putting it back together tomorrow.
I have a Caspers Field Fix coming. I have No Idea what to do next? 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Volt light stays on- no charge

« Last post by Just a Six? on October 05 2026, 06:43:33 PM »

Alt is toast being rebuilt have it tomorrow. Not bad its the original unit chromed by Bowling Green Customs way back when. Still looks like new!

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General Buick Tech / Re: Volt light stays on- no charge

« Last post by Just a Six? on October 02 2026, 06:26:26 PM »

If its like last year then you're right on the $$   

I hope its more of a snow in December or a green Christmas. 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Volt light stays on- no charge

« Last post by ULYCYC on October 02 2026, 06:21:32 PM »

Soon you will have 10 feet of snow and you can put it off until next year.