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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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Volt meter gauge??

Just was wondering,, i now have almost every gauge I can think of except a
Volt meter. I'm thinking about getting one but why is this so important?? You know,, it use to be if the truck started,, then all was fine with the batteries. I'm sure its more to this now,, thanks....
 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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the volt meter gauge is more for the condition of the altternator
 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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and batteries. Low starting voltage is hard on the ficm. You want to catch electrical problems as soon as possible. Todays electronics are much more sensitive to low voltage and voltage spikes than yesterdays.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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thanks,, that was the reason for the question.. i thought i had read somewhere that the FICM couldnt stand weird voltage. I guess one more gauge is in order then.....
 
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Your insight may monitor volts?????????? My CTS does.
 
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So does the ScanGauge ll.
 
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