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Old Oct 7, 2016 | 12:09 AM
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2006 c6 i got a brand new starter and solenoid new alternator checked the fuse and its still not charging i have no ideal what to do.could a wire be split or burnt somewhere.im decent with mechanical work but im giving up.i know to bring it to the dealer its gonna cost a good bit.anybody have ant solutions.electrical or whatever. Thanks in advance
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Old Oct 7, 2016 | 12:25 AM
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2006 c6 i got a brand new starter and solenoid new alternator checked the fuse and its still not charging i have no ideal what to do.could a wire be split or burnt somewhere.im decent with mechanical work but im giving up.i know to bring it to the dealer its gonna cost a good bit.anybody have ant solutions.electrical or whatever. Thanks in advance
I can offer you this Charging system PDF from the service manual. It may help you diagnose the cause.
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Old Oct 7, 2016 | 09:09 PM
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what's the voltage reading at the alternator at idle and st the battery at idle. also, check to make sure the ground wire on the block by the starter is tight.
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