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alternator problems

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 12:52 pm
by kdd5ltr
Anybody out there having any charging problems? My voltage at idle is down to 12.5 volts!!! Keith

Re: alternator problems (kdd5ltr)

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 1:07 pm
by ragingfish
quote:Anybody out there having any charging problems? My voltage at idle is down to 12.5 volts!!! KeithWhy, what should it be?

Re: alternator problems (ragingfish)

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:34 pm
by NovaResource
Keith, my first question is: how do you know? There is no voltmeter in the Vibe. I'm assuming you used a multimeter to check but what made you check?Mike, 12.5 is a little low while the engine is running. Normal output should be 13.5 to 14.2.

Re: alternator problems (NovaResource)

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 11:58 am
by ragingfish
quote:12.5 is a little low while the engine is running. Normal output should be 13.5 to 14.2.Gotcha.