secs monitor volt reading

alan rainbow · 01-02-2004, 09:16 AM

with the ignition on but not running secs reads 12,6 volts then when i run engine it reads about 13 volts but if fans come on and lights on it drops as low has 10.8 some times is this normal

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Anonymous · 01-02-2004, 07:20 PM

Absolutly no.
When engine running, you should obtain 13.8 volts.
I think you have alternator charging pb.

Anonymous · 02-02-2004, 06:59 AM

I had a similar problem - alternator was really low volts. Change the voltage regulator thingy on the alternator itself - it worked for me.

3door · 02-02-2004, 06:14 PM

when running 13.7-13.8 is about right but if u are at idle the voltage will drop slightly depending what load u are running eg lights fans stereo

alan rainbow · 02-02-2004, 07:40 PM

sorted cleaned all the connections on the battry and it now idles at 13.8 volts switched every thing on and still running 12 volts

02-02-2004, 07:40 PM	#5
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01-02-2004, 07:20 PM	#2
Anonymous Banned Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Absolutly no. When engine running, you should obtain 13.8 volts. I think you have alternator charging pb.

02-02-2004, 06:59 AM	#3
Anonymous Banned Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	I had a similar problem - alternator was really low volts. Change the voltage regulator thingy on the alternator itself - it worked for me.

02-02-2004, 06:14 PM	#4
3door Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: south Posts: 67 Rep Power: 9	when running 13.7-13.8 is about right but if u are at idle the voltage will drop slightly depending what load u are running eg lights fans stereo

02-02-2004, 07:40 PM
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