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Old 01-29-2012, 11:30 AM
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Re: alternator replacement

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Originally Posted by svxfiles View Post
David,
Do you have a digital multi-meter?
They can be very useful.
If you check what the actual voltage is
at the top lug of the alternator,
while the engine is running
it will give you a better idea what is going on.
it's giving me 14.6 which is pretty good i guess

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Originally Posted by svxcess View Post
Where did you get that 0.2 V figure?
based on your wiring pdf
2008: 14.3
13.4
13.2
12.4
12.0
2009 after alt and 4 gauge wiring...
14.3
13.8
13.3
12.6
12.1

but i understand that you upgraded an already upgraded wiring system and that explains it...
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Originally Posted by svxcess View Post
How old is your battery? That is also a major factor.
about 7 months old

that car is beautiful...i bet it looks even better on a red svx with black roof and trunk
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