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Volt Meter Reading Analysis Needed |
Ansbacher |
Mar 9 2015, 06:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
Simple question, I think. With engine running and no extra electrical loads turned on, my voltmeter reads a bit over 13 Volts. Turn on headlights and voltage drops to a bit above 12 Volts. Is that a normal drop or is something going on with the voltage regulator or alternator?
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euro911 |
Mar 10 2015, 03:02 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,855 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
My center console voltmeter reads a little above 12v too, but drops dramatically when I hit the brakes or activate the turn signals. One of these days I do need to clean up all the connectors - it's probably just a corroded ground wire.
Voltage readings taken with a VOM (aka: multi-meter) at the battery show the true voltage and it's charging my battery fine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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