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1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7L Battery Voltage
Posted to GM Electrical on 11/19/2003 15 Replies

The alternator powers up and charges for about 1 full second. It then shuts down. I can disconnect "L"wire and reconnect. Each time the alternator kicks in and runs for about 1 second then shuts down. About the time my old VAT 40 shows 50 amps and 13V it quits...

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car Vehicle Data

1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula

VIN 2G2FV22PXV
Engine5.7 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
AffectedBattery Voltage
ConditionsDrain/No Recharge While Engine Running
Misc.Low Coolant Light Stays on After Start-Up
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car Vehicle Data

1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula

VIN 2G2FV22PXV
Engine5.7 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
AffectedBattery Voltage
ConditionsDrain/No Recharge While Engine Running
Misc.Low Coolant Light Stays on After Start-Up