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Old 07-04-09, 03:42 PM
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S5 FC voltage meter question.

odd question though. In my 91 n/a FC the voltage meter on the dash reads a little above 12 while my digital voltage meter say 12.65 @ the battery and this is with the ign. on. What would cause an inaccurate reading on the dash? any ideas?
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12.65 IS a little above 12... should be more like 13.5-14 with the car running though
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I have a question. What is the tick mark 1/3rd the way up the voltmeter represent? 13.6?
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there is a voltage drop from the battery itself to the gauge. It's going to read lower.
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After a series of electrical problems you forget what 12.5volts looks like. This is with the car NOT on but the ign position on. Thanks
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