the voltage on my car is around 14, wtf
09-26-2005, 05:36 AM
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the voltage on my car is around 14, wtf
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the voltage is around 14, i know thats not normal, is it the battery, or alternaator
the voltage is around 14, i know thats not normal, is it the battery, or alternaator
09-26-2005, 05:39 AM
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Mine too!
So far, I have had most of the car apart and have seen no side effects from this- the battery is operating correctly, etc. I think it means it's time to add some beefier stereo equipment 
09-26-2005, 06:08 AM
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If the alternator was putting out 12 volts - no current would travel to the battery to charge it
The must be a voltage differential in for for current to move - thus the alternator will put out 14 volts
BTW - your car does have a real issue - that PRND432 Warning light. If you had a manual - that warning light goes away
BTW - your car does have a real issue - that PRND432 Warning light. If you had a manual - that warning light goes away
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09-26-2005, 08:25 AM
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battery only runs at 12v when fully charged which is almost never
it runs at 14v's while the alt. is charging the battery which is almost always seeing that the lights stereo etc. all drain battery so 14 is good if it goes too high like 16 or below 12 that is the problem