12.2 is not enough, it needs to be over 13.1 at the minimum, should
normally run 13.3 to 13.5 though.
Levi Smith wrote:
Uhh, unless I'm missing something, 12.2 isn't really enough. I would only
expect to see that if maybe you're overloading the alternator at idle.
Batteries should be at 13.2v or higher.
Levi
On 11/14/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Kaleb, its not just the volts that the alternator should be putting out (
12.2 sounds ok) its the amps thats needed for keeping the battery charged.
Have you checked all your grounds ? A bad ground could cause those symptoms
since you said putting in a new battery worked, but the red battery light
stays lit. That sounds to me like a weak ground on the battery side..
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