Why is the alternator output so high after the car first starts?
I have a 2003 saturn ion. The alternator went out on it and I replaced it. Now when I
start the car all some of the electrical parts (climate control, power steering, radio,
dash lights etc.) power off a couple of seconds after starting. When the car warms up
they all come back on. When everything is off the voltage output from the alternator is
around 19 volts, after warm up it is 14 volts. I think the voltage is too high causing the
electrical to not work. Why is the alternator output so high after the car first starts?