Q: Voltmeter pegging to the right after driving short distance, have replaced alternator on 97 Jeep 4 cylinder

asked by on June 29, 2017

Voltmeter pegging to the right after driving short distance, won't reset till turned off and back on. Alternator has been replaced.

My car has 200000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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