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I just noticed aabout a week ago that my running voltage is only at about 13.5-13.8 or so, which is kind of low.
From what I know this means my alternator is ready to croack. But, my 98 z28 only has 73k.
Is there any other cause for this?
Or should I just swap out the alternator?
From what I know this means my alternator is ready to croack. But, my 98 z28 only has 73k.
Is there any other cause for this?
Or should I just swap out the alternator?
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I had everything running BTW, I was logging with HPTuners and it said 13.x volts. I got out my meter and put it on the battery, and then from the terminal by the relay box to ground and it read 13.8 at all locations.
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I just noticed aabout a week ago that my running voltage is only at about 13.5-13.8 or so, which is kind of low.
From what I know this means my alternator is ready to croack. But, my 98 z28 only has 73k.
Is there any other cause for this?
Or should I just swap out the alternator?
From what I know this means my alternator is ready to croack. But, my 98 z28 only has 73k.
Is there any other cause for this?
Or should I just swap out the alternator?
when the alternator is cold it will regulate at a higher voltage than when its hot