voltage gauge?
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voltage gauge?
What would be the best way to monitor your alternator. I dont like not having a gauge to tell me when it goes out. The stupid idiot light has only worked one out of 3 times. I dont know if it has to do with the superchip tuner or what. Anyhow I would like to install a gauge and would like to know the best way to do so.
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Well, I have actually found that my idiot gauge on the dash is pretty accurate after some testing with a meter. I am good with it for now. Just know that when it goes closer to 12 while running you better get out the multimeter or go to the parts store for a test. IOW, anything in the upper half of the normal band is good. Below half of normal, start worrying.
Lead Driver
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the last 2 times my alternator failed, the gauge never moved, but the light came on letting me know something was wrong. that was enough for me to get a volt gauge. really wish I could find an affordable ammeter in the style of gauges I like. then you really know what is going on.
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Originally Posted by empiretc
the last 2 times my alternator failed, the gauge never moved, but the light came on letting me know something was wrong.
I still say that if it is above halfway on the normal range, you are charging.
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I used one from autometer for the 4th gauge in my pod, I like it, keeps on top of things with the aux batteries I have. A while back someone posted a thread about a radio shack voltmeter that plugged into the cigarette housing. That my work for what you are wanting as well.
