gavio
01-19-2004, 10:58
Since I replaced my alternator, i've noticed that my charging system runs at 14.6 volts at pretty much any engine speed over about 1500 RPM or so. It'll drop when idling to 12 volts or so.
I know that the voltage regulator is supposed to cut off at 14.6 volts, so on some level it's working, but it seems like it should usually be running at like 13.something volts - is that true?
Any idea what's happening here? Is this dangerous?
I've driven a couple thousand miles and haven't had any electrical problems (well, since the whole big bang that caused me to replace the alternator, that is).
Thanks and good day to ya.
I know that the voltage regulator is supposed to cut off at 14.6 volts, so on some level it's working, but it seems like it should usually be running at like 13.something volts - is that true?
Any idea what's happening here? Is this dangerous?
I've driven a couple thousand miles and haven't had any electrical problems (well, since the whole big bang that caused me to replace the alternator, that is).
Thanks and good day to ya.