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Old 01-02-2009, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton View Post
Because the voltage climbs when the alternator has a decent output above idle. They usually cannot maintain 13.5V at idle with the headlights on.
Thanks Brian. Good to know this is not an abnormal happening on these cars. I've never noticed it on my other 300D.

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