FrdMustangCpe New Member May 27, 2004 493 0 0 Sin City, NV Aug 2, 2004 #1 Aug 2, 2004 #1 I just replaced my alt. and i was wondering what the volt gauge should be reading at idle, and lets say 2k rpm. thanx -Mike
I just replaced my alt. and i was wondering what the volt gauge should be reading at idle, and lets say 2k rpm. thanx -Mike
kdog_x Founding Member Nov 12, 2001 566 0 0 Aug 2, 2004 #2 Aug 2, 2004 #2 this range should be fine running - about 13.5-15 volts not running - 12.5-14 volts depends on what kind of draw you have too, electric fan, sound system, etc.
this range should be fine running - about 13.5-15 volts not running - 12.5-14 volts depends on what kind of draw you have too, electric fan, sound system, etc.
FrdMustangCpe New Member May 27, 2004 493 0 0 Sin City, NV Aug 2, 2004 #3 Aug 2, 2004 #3 i mean on the gauge itself..it the dash. i dont have any volt testers at my house, and i have a cd player and a small amp and thats the only real draw i can think of. and i think a different fuel pump that might take more juice.
i mean on the gauge itself..it the dash. i dont have any volt testers at my house, and i have a cd player and a small amp and thats the only real draw i can think of. and i think a different fuel pump that might take more juice.
HISSIN50 "How long does it take to get help in here? 15 Year Member Nov 29, 1999 31,179 34 129 Aug 2, 2004 #4 Aug 2, 2004 #4 the stock gauge is too inaccurate to determine anything, IMHO. Kdog, how do you get over ~12.6 volts on a battery alone (car off)? are you running a 16 volt battery and did not tell us.
the stock gauge is too inaccurate to determine anything, IMHO. Kdog, how do you get over ~12.6 volts on a battery alone (car off)? are you running a 16 volt battery and did not tell us.