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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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Does the 12 volt current used to run these cars come off the alternator or from the battery? What does the digital dash volt meter read......battery or alternator output? :confused:
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 01:26 AM
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The voltage is (almost exactly) the same at the alt output as at the battery terminal, assuming all connections are sound.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 02:29 AM
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The energy produced by the alternator is "mixed" in with the rest. If your alternator quits than the car will run till the battery is exhausted. The volt gauge measures the volts in the entire electrical system.
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