Voltmeter Readout, Battery Problems
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Voltmeter Readout, Battery Problems
Ok so I highly doubt it's a battery problem...i'm running a 6 month old optima redtop. But anyway, here's my problem:
I have Broadfoot pulleys, I have iceshark's adjustable voltage regulator. However, at idle my voltage meter reads out REALLY low...at or sometimes just below the 12 mark. Although when the car is moving or I rev the engine, it's at a perfectly normal level...a little above 14 or between it and 15 or so. Anyone have any ideas? Might it be because of the pulleys?
I have Broadfoot pulleys, I have iceshark's adjustable voltage regulator. However, at idle my voltage meter reads out REALLY low...at or sometimes just below the 12 mark. Although when the car is moving or I rev the engine, it's at a perfectly normal level...a little above 14 or between it and 15 or so. Anyone have any ideas? Might it be because of the pulleys?
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If they are underdrive pulley to save some HP, that would do it. I did this on a RX-7 and the voltage would drop down at idle. I did it to keep from replacing the Alt every year and reduce water pump cavitation. I was shifting above 8K, not in the 944 range of operation.
