Voltage too high, no headlights

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  1. Mar 15, 2017 #1
    Easymoneytrucking94

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    Hello there, I'm running out of options I was driving down i65 and all of sudden my voltmeter showed high amps with warning light about a minute or so later I lost headlights and dash lights. Then my Atc light came on to limit my power.
    2 weeks ago I had a new alternator put on by loves. The batteries are all new also . Why would it charges too fast and what are my options
     
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  3. Mar 15, 2017 #2
    RustyBolt

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    Had an issue very similar to this on a Pete back in 07. Turns out the mechanic that swapped the batteries hooked them up wrong. Might be your issue. Might not be.
     
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  4. Mar 15, 2017 #3
    EZ Money

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    Or the new alternator is a POS....With good batteries it should charge a constant 14.0 to 14.1....right in that area. I would have the batteries tested unhooked from the truck to see if one could have a bad cell...Then get the alternator tested...The voltage regulator could be acting up in it.
     
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