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Old 11-28-2007, 12:32 AM
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on the charging system gauge. what voltage is it at when you first start up your car and whats it stay at when it's warmed up?
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Old 11-28-2007, 11:41 AM
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Mine is really high (like 18 or so) when its cold, and drops down to around 12-14 when its warmed up
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Old 11-28-2007, 08:10 PM
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oh ok
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Old 11-29-2007, 10:10 AM
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my bad its around 15-16 cold, then drops to 12-14 warm, went driving last night and remembered to pay attention.
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15 cold, 13 warm
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I don't pay attention much, as long as the needle is above 12 and below the red zone normally that's all that matters to me. I think mine hovers around the 13-14 area when warm though.
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mines 16 cold and no loweer then 13 when warm but usally 14 voltage stabilizer and exta grounding wires help =)
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