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Dic voltage hovers around 13.2-13.4 but yesterday whike driving, only headlights were on, I noticed the "km/H indocator dim and get bright intermittently.
I checked the dic for voltage amd it was at 13.1-12.8 while driving.
Charged the battery over night and today voltage was 1t 14.0 14.2 while driving.
Alternator going?
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Originally Posted by Cor29
Dic voltage hovers around 13.2-13.4 but yesterday whike driving, only headlights were on, I noticed the "km/H indocator dim and get bright intermittently.
I checked the dic for voltage amd it was at 13.1-12.8 while driving.
Charged the battery over night and today voltage was 1t 14.0 14.2 while driving.
Alternator going?
What is the measured voltage at the alternator? At the battery?
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Originally Posted by Cor29
Dic voltage hovers around 13.2-13.4 but yesterday whike driving, only headlights were on, I noticed the "km/H indocator dim and get bright intermittently.
I checked the dic for voltage amd it was at 13.1-12.8 while driving.
Charged the battery over night and today voltage was 1t 14.0 14.2 while driving.
Alternator going?

You need to voltage drop your charging system...if the video is over your head seek out an auto electrical specialist in your area.



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