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Date:   Wed, 6 Nov 2013 21:35:12 -0800
Reply-To:   Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:   Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Organization:   Cosmic Reminders
Subject:   Re: Cigarette lighter Outlet voltage
Comments:   To: Andre Fiedler <fiedlerac@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:   <CA+Oead80735DCRYr62H80+8NZ6e3GGhe8U-2RP_CcDhw3rS3mA@mail.gmail.com>
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I'd say that is normal, not great but normal.

what is your charging voltage at your positive alternator post ? ( should be 13.8 minimum , or a bit more. ...and I find that to be fairly common on Vanagons ..which is not that high compared to newer cars ) .

I asked a parts man about charging requirements for a red top Optima starting battery today. He said 14.1 to 14.4 volts , must have. Many vanagons are not charging at that many volts.

What is your charging voltage at your battery ?

Check it at various places.. you'll find voltage drop the further you get from the battery ..and the longer the wires to the device.

Scott

On 11/6/2013 9:11 PM, Andre Fiedler wrote: > I have an 89 Westy and am measuring about 13.1 to 13.3 volts in the > dashboard cigarette lighter plug. Compared to my other more modern > vehicle (2012 Ford Edge with 14.2 volt reading) this seems rather low > voltage. I am curious if this voltage is normal or if what I am seeing > is unusually low? > Thanks. > Andre Fiedler > Manitou Springs,Co >


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