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Old 07-02-2013, 07:41 PM
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While doing my 2Bar SD tuning I noticed my Voltage starts out at 14V cold then down to ~12.8 when hot. Seems like I need an Alternator but thought I'd see if anyone else had input since I'll have to pull the procharger. Also, I'm seeing 0.3V higher with a meter at the Alternator so I'm going to replace the battery cables.
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If it's charging it will stay 14 volts or more. Belt could be slipping when hot. That effects your air/fuel tuning also.
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Thanks, 14V was what I thought. It's not slip (new belt and voltage doesn't vary with rpm) so it must be the Alt.



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