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I always find out my battery is 50% - I dont mean 6 volts!!!, but what the charger displays-- once I hook up the charger. It would be nice to know that as I park in my garage before I get out of the car.

Anyone found a small digital meter that can be installed in the cockpit that provides a reading when the engine is off?
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Search cigar lighter digital voltmeters for a removable type, some also include a thermometer.
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Search cigar lighter digital voltmeters for a removable type, some also include a thermometer.

Thanks! Found one on Amazon that should do the job...


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...and the 12.6 displayed is the correct voltage for a charged 12v battery, with no load.
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Just ordered one for my C5 as well.
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