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Old 10-19-2005, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by zafarhayatkhan
Voltage at Battery with the engine off is 12.4 and with the engine running it is 13.4.

I thought it should be around 14.5 V.

So looks like the alternater is working. The Advance Auto Parts testing equipment passed the alternater.

I believe I may have a combination of weak charging, along with a battery drain.

Should have the voltage regulater in a day or so. Hopefully that will resolve the issue.
The charging voltage will drop from ideal due to temperature and/or load. 13.4 volts would only be too low with a cold alternator, no electrical loads, and a fully charged battery.
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