alternator question
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alternator question
I have a 92 LT1 and I've already replaced the alternator twice since i got the car and the power starts off at 14.7 and then ranges in between 13.8 and 14.1.Is this normal?
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Originally Posted by ignatz521
I have a 92 LT1 and I've already replaced the alternator twice since i got the car and the power starts off at 14.7 and then ranges in between 13.8 and 14.1.Is this normal?
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You have an LT1 ,check the wires that run down the intake ,you might have a short.
I had to replace my plug on mine when it started giving me problems.
I got a wake up call on that one $35.00 big ones for a stupid plug.
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Lead acid batteries require less voltage to charge as the ambient temperature rises.
Charging voltages for lead-acid batteries are typically in the 2.30 to 2.35 volts per cell range at high ambient temps, and 2.40 to 2.45 volts per cell at low ambient temps.
Charging at 2.40 - 2.45 volts/cell at high ambient temps can result in a severe overcharge and damage to the battery.
For this reason, the voltage regulator (which lives within the alternator on your C4) is temperature-compensating. What you're seeing is normal, and by design.
Be well,
SJW
Charging voltages for lead-acid batteries are typically in the 2.30 to 2.35 volts per cell range at high ambient temps, and 2.40 to 2.45 volts per cell at low ambient temps.
Charging at 2.40 - 2.45 volts/cell at high ambient temps can result in a severe overcharge and damage to the battery.
For this reason, the voltage regulator (which lives within the alternator on your C4) is temperature-compensating. What you're seeing is normal, and by design.
Be well,
SJW
Last edited by SJW; Jun 21, 2006 at 10:02 AM.
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Originally Posted by SJW
Lead acid batteries require less voltage to charge as the ambient temperature rises.
Charging voltages for lead-acid batteries are typically in the 2.30 to 2.35 volts per cell range at high ambient temps, and 2.40 to 2.45 volts per cell at low ambient temps.
Charging at 2.40 - 2.45 volts/cell at high ambient temps can result in a severe overcharge and damage to the battery.
For this reason, the voltage regulator (which lives within the alternator on your C4) is temperature-compensating. What you're seeing is normal, and by design.
Be well,
SJW
Charging voltages for lead-acid batteries are typically in the 2.30 to 2.35 volts per cell range at high ambient temps, and 2.40 to 2.45 volts per cell at low ambient temps.
Charging at 2.40 - 2.45 volts/cell at high ambient temps can result in a severe overcharge and damage to the battery.
For this reason, the voltage regulator (which lives within the alternator on your C4) is temperature-compensating. What you're seeing is normal, and by design.
Be well,
SJW
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thanks for the info on the alternater question,this is my first vette and i was a little worried since my car only has 70,450 miles and i have had the car since Dec.2005 is there anything else i should know?
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Originally Posted by ignatz521
thanks for the info on the alternater question,this is my first vette and i was a little worried since my car only has 70,450 miles and i have had the car since Dec.2005 is there anything else i should know?
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Originally Posted by ignatz521
thanks for the info on the alternater question,this is my first vette and i was a little worried since my car only has 70,450 miles and i have had the car since Dec.2005 is there anything else i should know?
But, seriously... Anything else you should know about what?
Be well,
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Read the tech tips at the very top of the tech/Perf section. You'll learn a lot form that.
Read the tech tips at the very top of the tech/Perf section. You'll learn a lot form that.
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I have nothing but fun every time I drive the car however things are starting to go wrong,such as the ride control, But as far as fun theres nothing like taking the roof off and cruising,and winning shows