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finding/isolating voltage drop

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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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finding/isolating voltage drop

ok i have a 88 rx7 GXL. the problem is the voltage dips to about 10, then returns to over 12, whenever i turn on lights, roll down power windows, adjust suspension, etc. basically any extra load on the electrical and it drops then returns. BTW this is on command, i mean it does this no matter what. the previous owner gave me a extra engine bay harness and said that was the problem, just replace it. i was just wondering if there was a way to find where the drop is coming from.
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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bad alternator or battery. Not a voltage drop.

Anytime the voltage drops under 13.5 volts while the engine is running is a bad bad thing and indicates that the alternator is bad or not wired correctly. You need at least 13.5 volts just to charge the battery.
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