I have a 99 grand am gt with the 3.4 v6, it runs great and drives great but the alternator isn't charging the system, brand new alternator and battery put in yesterday, any ideas

Asked by Mickanzures Nov 16, 2017 at 03:58 PM about the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr SE Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 99 grand am gt with the 3.4 v6, it
runs great and drives great but the
alternator isn't charging the system, brand
new alternator and battery put in yesterday,
any ideas

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beatupchevy answered 6 years ago

has any of the wiring been messed with ? does it all look original , alt and batt installed together ?

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oldcarpenter answered 6 years ago

you do mean brand new correct.....not brand new used...lol...sounds like a wiring issue at the alternator...

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