Battery question
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Drifting
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Battery question
I have a 2016 stingray with 36,000 miles. Battery shows 14. 6 on tender. However when I drive it drops down to 12.4 or 12.5. If I idle for a minute it moves up to 13.3.
is this normal. I know it’s probably time for a new one. Is my alternator going bad.
is this normal. I know it’s probably time for a new one. Is my alternator going bad.
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Normal running voltage should stabilize between 13-14.5 ish volts... A battery failing usually is indicated by charging voltage of ~15 volts or more and not returning to its "normal" range as the electrical system tries to charge the battery with the higher voltage.
Constant voltage of 12.5 is low, but if it rises to 13.3 then it appears the system may be working, if unusually.
My experience with a dozen batteries is that a battery past three years old is a crapshoot, especially in hot or cold climates. Others have reported longer life and YMMV, but experience has taught me that as the battery's third year ends I keep an eye on it.
To ease your mind since the C7 is utterly dependent on its electrical system (read "computers") suggest getting an electrical system check by a tech who knows the C7 to confirm any abnormalities, which might result in swapping out the battery. Please post your results.
Cheers!
Constant voltage of 12.5 is low, but if it rises to 13.3 then it appears the system may be working, if unusually.
My experience with a dozen batteries is that a battery past three years old is a crapshoot, especially in hot or cold climates. Others have reported longer life and YMMV, but experience has taught me that as the battery's third year ends I keep an eye on it.
To ease your mind since the C7 is utterly dependent on its electrical system (read "computers") suggest getting an electrical system check by a tech who knows the C7 to confirm any abnormalities, which might result in swapping out the battery. Please post your results.
Cheers!
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what voltage is showing on the car's voltmeter when you put it in ignition mode without starting her?
