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Old 02-22-2004, 08:19 PM
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i just got my Optima Red Top battery installed yest. and it was fdonne profesionally....and like 2day i put it on Accessory for like 2 seconds...and it read like where the yellow on the battery meter ends......is it supposeda be that low....im guessing it was 10-12 volts...not sure....but yeah is that normal
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Not sure exactly what you mean but it should be about 12-12.6 volts w/key on.
The dash gauge is not exactly a percise instument in our cars though I'd double check w/a meter.
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on oure guages on the battery meter there is a little bit of it like that is colored YELLOW...or gold...and the needle is right at the end of that when i have the car on Accessories....so i didnt start the car....when i start the car its normal....its just im wondering since i just got this batt. installed and dont remember my old battery...having the guage read right at the end of the gold....when the car is on ACCESSORY
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im just hoping the voltage is right thats all so if any1 can tell me how it should be on Acc. and also when the car is completely on thatd be great....with an Optima Red Top




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