Normal Voltage?
07-31-03, 07:32 PM
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Normal Voltage?
What should the voltage on the car be with no load. Mine is only 13.4v after the idle is steady and maybe around 13.6 with a load and I am driving. Well while reversing out of my driveway with the lights lights on and my a/c on my voltage has dropped below 12v. Is my alternator going bad?
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I have a rock solid 14.3 volts pretty much all the time -- according to the PFC. The only time it dips down into the 13s are when I run the fans after shut down.
Perhaps your battery and/or alternator are starting to give up the ghost.
Perhaps your battery and/or alternator are starting to give up the ghost.
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So do you guys think that there is a problem with my alternator? I used to think that most cars do around 14.4 while on and no load.
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It could also be grounding.
Can I check the voltage anywhere in the system or is there a certain place I need. I'm pretty sure my voltage is on the low side.
Can I check the voltage anywhere in the system or is there a certain place I need. I'm pretty sure my voltage is on the low side.
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do you have an underdrive pulley? mine is around 12 usually at idle and 13s when cruising. I have an underdrive pulley. Never have any problems starting the car. Only problem is that my WB doesn't function under 13.8.
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i have been having a voltage problem at start up, when i have no load on the system my voltage is around 12volts but when i try to start it my voltage drops to zero, any ideas????
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It could also be grounding.
Can I check the voltage anywhere in the system or is there a certain place I need. I'm pretty sure my voltage is on the low side.
It could also be grounding.
Can I check the voltage anywhere in the system or is there a certain place I need. I'm pretty sure my voltage is on the low side.
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I'm having a hell of a time finding ring connectors that fit the 6 guage wire I bought. As soon as I can find some we'll know if my problem is grounding or my alt 
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