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1988 Chevrolet Spectrum-Import Alternator Wiring Diagram

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Spectrum-Import L4-91.5 1509cc 1.5L Turbo VIN 9 FI

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Codes Often Seen With This System

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P0563: System Voltage High →
P0562: System Voltage LowB1318: Battery Voltage LowP0601: ECM/PCM Memory Check Sum Error

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Likely Trouble Codes for This System

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P0563: System Voltage HighCode

Electrical code commonly seen during alternator diagnosis.

P0562: System Voltage LowCode

Electrical code commonly seen during alternator diagnosis.

B1318: Battery Voltage LowCode

Body/Electrical code commonly seen during alternator diagnosis.

P0601: ECM/PCM Memory Check Sum ErrorCode

Electrical code commonly seen during alternator diagnosis.

B0001: Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment ControlCode

Body/Electrical code commonly seen during alternator diagnosis.

B0010: Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment ControlCode

Body/Electrical code commonly seen during alternator diagnosis.

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