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Old Mar 24, 2002 | 10:22 PM
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What do you think is better to have in a vehicle.A volt gauge or a amp gauge.I think a volt gauge is better and gives you more info.One reason is I never had a factory amp gauge that worked right.And adding
a aftermarket one involves running large gauge wire to and from the gauge.Also with a amp gauge you will not know you have a regulator go bad and full field the alternator until the battery boils dry.What does anyone els think about it.



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I agree. I don't like the large unfused wiring for an aftermarket amp guage.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2002 | 12:24 AM
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Voltmeter wins "hands down" No question about it.

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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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I have each kind on two separate vehicles. The voltmeter is MUCH easier to scan, and verify the charging system is OK, before driving off.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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