Ammeter pegs at +40
05-20-2018, 04:35 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Ammeter pegs at +40
My ammeter is pegging at +40 with ign off, ign on, engine running and even with batt disconnected.
Is it toast ? Is there a way to test ?
Thanks !!!!
DC3
Is it toast ? Is there a way to test ?
Thanks !!!!
DC3
05-21-2018, 12:18 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Not exactly sure why, but I think the ammeter is dead. I put a clamp on style real ammeter on battery and the readings are normal. #strange
05-21-2018, 03:34 PM
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Testing the battery gauge.
Connect a GROUND to the TOP terminal and momentarily apply 12 volts to the BOTTOM terminal.
The needle should deflect downward.
Connect a GROUND to the BOTTOM terminal and momentarily apply 12 volts to the TOP terminal.
The needle should deflect UPWARD.
The needle should deflect downward.
Connect a GROUND to the BOTTOM terminal and momentarily apply 12 volts to the TOP terminal.
The needle should deflect UPWARD.