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Apr 1, 2007 | 01:03 PM

97Rob

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Charge System Fault?

My diagnostics screen is flashing Charge System Fault. I have replaced the battery and the alternator. The original alternator was charging 12.9 at its peak. The new alternator charges at around 13.1-13.6. We have checked the grounds. Any other ideas?

Apr 1, 2007 | 01:22 PM

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Do you have any aftermarket audio/video installed? Try the big 3 upgrade. Can be done for under $20 and about 1 hour of tme.

Apr 1, 2007 | 01:30 PM

97Rob

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What is the big 3? I do have audio upgrades plus electric cut outs. I think the flash happened after the cut outs were installed.

Apr 1, 2007 | 03:09 PM

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Here is an overview of audio FAQ is HERE

It makes your stock electrical system work more efficiently.

Apr 1, 2007 | 08:41 PM

97Rob

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Any other thoughts on this?

Apr 1, 2007 | 09:13 PM

JagTech

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Do you have an underdrive pulley?

Apr 1, 2007 | 09:24 PM

97Rob

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Yes! Perhaps I would need an over sized pully for the alternator.

Apr 1, 2007 | 09:27 PM

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Apr 1, 2007 | 09:38 PM

97Rob

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Thanks! I'll pass this info. on to the tech.

Apr 1, 2007 | 10:09 PM

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willyfastz

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I think he just read it

Apr 2, 2007 | 11:56 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 97Rob

Check the positive terminal connection at the starter (under passenger side header). I had the same problems and mine looked like this:

Apr 2, 2007 | 01:37 PM

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97Rob

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We had the engine out Sunday fixing an oil leak. The starter and its connections looked good. Thanks for the input.

Apr 2, 2007 | 07:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 97Rob

We had the engine out Sunday fixing an oil leak. The starter and its connections looked good. Thanks for the input.

Where was the oil leak (out of curiousity)? I have one myself.

Apr 2, 2007 | 07:37 PM

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pdd000

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c5's are very picky on which alt you use. id do a search on the subject

Apr 2, 2007 | 08:25 PM

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I have received this warning twice after starting my car in the last 3 month's I've owned it. Each time the voltmeter actually showed a slight over volt (15+) but not high enough to hurt anything. the battery needed replacing anyway so I did that. No problems since then but I'm not sure if its related.

Jun 24, 2007 | 02:50 PM

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IrishEd

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Charge System Fault

After letting my car sit for a week I disconnected my 1.5 amp battery tender which showed a full charge. Upon starting , I got the infamous Charge System Fault which disappeared and has not resurfaced. No prior problems, the battery is the original, 2004 C5.

Could I have overcharged the battery? Shows 13.8 volts while driving.

Any comments or opinions will be appreciated.

Thanks

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