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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Question what does your voltage read?

this is what mine reads while driving... this seems a lil high to me... maybe its normal idk... but i wanted to ask what others are running when they drive.. and if this is high... am i looking at a bad ground somewhere?

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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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About where my runs, Sometimes under the 14, but I think your fine
 
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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the battery is 12.6v, the alternator puts out 14v.
 
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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That's normal. Alternators should put out between 13.5 and 14.4 volts. Also, the gauge isn't perfectly accurate anyway.
 
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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ok just making sure... cuz most cars ive driven or owned the voltage needle is usually somewhere in the middle not almost maxed out lol
 
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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it's normal. have you ever made yours go down to 12? it's kinda scary lol
 
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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That's pretty much where mine is too.
 
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Normal.
 
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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siena... what kit do u have? it looks stock and i like that... or do u only have a front bumper and the rest stock?
 
Old Oct 1, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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Looks good man. usually somewhere around 14 running and 11-12 off if everything's good.
 
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