alternator issue ?
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Have you read the sticky in Tech for alternator's. It's a very good read.
The TL;DR version is your DIC's reading is often (read: nearly always) not 100% accurate due to variances and issues leading from the alternator to the IPC and gauges.
The TL;DR version is your DIC's reading is often (read: nearly always) not 100% accurate due to variances and issues leading from the alternator to the IPC and gauges.
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Using a multimeter, check the voltage directly:
Report back your results and it would be good if you could fully charge your battery and have it load-tested at an auto parts store.
DO NOT give your alternator as core. Keep it, so you can still have options.
- between the battery posts
- on the alternator
- between the alternator and the positive post on the battery
Report back your results and it would be good if you could fully charge your battery and have it load-tested at an auto parts store.
DO NOT give your alternator as core. Keep it, so you can still have options.
Last edited by GCG; May 24, 2018 at 09:20 AM.
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That's low.
Mine always reads above 13 volts. When I take a meter to the battery while the car is running, I always get over 14 volts.
Mine always reads above 13 volts. When I take a meter to the battery while the car is running, I always get over 14 volts.
Last edited by knewblewkorvette; May 24, 2018 at 12:19 PM.
