Alternator overcharging 01 Ford e350?
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Alternator overcharging 01 Ford e350?
I’ve got an 01 Ford e350 super duty colt club wagon with 163k miles that I’ve converted to a camper.
I’m about to install an alternator charger for my house(auxiliary) battery and I figured it would be best to test the alternator before I hook it up.
Here are my voltages:
Battery w/ van off: 13.3v
Van on (idle, no load): 14.6-14.8v
Van idle with brights, radio, and heat on: 14.6v
The battery is from 2012. And I’m not sure if that will play a factor. Also, the terminals are a bit funky with a little bit of corrosion (not much.
What steps should I take to troubleshoot this?
I’m about to install an alternator charger for my house(auxiliary) battery and I figured it would be best to test the alternator before I hook it up.
Here are my voltages:
Battery w/ van off: 13.3v
Van on (idle, no load): 14.6-14.8v
Van idle with brights, radio, and heat on: 14.6v
The battery is from 2012. And I’m not sure if that will play a factor. Also, the terminals are a bit funky with a little bit of corrosion (not much.
What steps should I take to troubleshoot this?
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I believe it is consistent with the voltmeter and ammeter on my house battery, and it's brand new. So, I'm somewhat sure, but I'll confirm tomorrow. Assuming it's accurate, is that charging voltage and resting voltage ok (even for a 8 year old battery)?
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