General Maintenance & Repairs Leaks | Squeaks | Clunks | Rattles | Grinds
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Voltmeter problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:39 PM
  #1  
Z28LS1camaroguy's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,905
Likes: 0
From: Northern Kentucky
Default Voltmeter problem

ok well when i start my car the voltage is all the way up past the three quarter mark on the volt gauge, then after driving alittle bit and letting her warm up i notice the voltmeter jumps around some. it will go to 13 and jump up alittle while idling, then when i start moving it goes up and doesnt move around its close the three quarter mark when driving but drops at idle. could it be my system causing this or my new spark plug wires they are 10.5mm taylor wires. i have a new red top optima battery in and starts just fine no hesitation at all, i am gonna be getting a ASP underdrive pulley here soon should i get a overdrive alternator pulley aswell??
Reply
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:47 PM
  #2  
DrivenWS6's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
Default

mine does the same thing and always has since i got the car and wondered if it was normal. My battery has never went dead so my alternator must be charging.
Reply
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:56 PM
  #3  
Z28LS1camaroguy's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,905
Likes: 0
From: Northern Kentucky
Default

yeah i think its just all the **** i have on it, my system does hit hard and it started after i got it installed. i think the amp may be to little to supply the right power so it is draining power, its a 120 amp supplying a 10 inch JL. i think i should upgrade to a 500 watt amp.
Reply
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 12:37 AM
  #4  
2MuchRiceMakesMeSick's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 6,157
Likes: 1
From: Texas
Default

The stock guage is pretty much a dummy light so its not real accurate.
Test it with a volt meter to get an accurate reading.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:37 PM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE