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Old 04-14-2011, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Camaro 69
Do you have a test meter? That will settle whether you're charging or if the gauge is funky.
Yes we do. What specifically are we doing with it? I know the battery was 12.2v just before cranking it yesterday. Haven't tested it since driving it some. It was 11.8 when we put it (battery) on there though.
 
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Old 04-14-2011, 08:26 AM
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With the engine running, check the output wire at the alternator (the fatter wire). The alternator should be putting out at least 14 volts, but generally may be a little higher, in the low 14's range. Then check power at the battery. Due to a little parasitic loss in the wiring, the battery should read in the 13's. If the alternator checks out, but the battery doesn't, you could have a bad cell in the battery or it's a wiring/bad connection issue.
 
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