-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of biff byrum
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 6:17 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: Voltage Problems
"Huh???"
HELLO
"Your previous readings make that last reading totally non-sensical."
Nonsensical? As in devoid of good sense? Right, I agree
"A fully charged battery should have a cold reading of 12.69 to 12.95 volts.
All tests I have ever done on my various systems indicate that a proper
return to the battery should be in the range of 13.48 to 14.24 volts,
considering the ambient temp and the charge status of the particular
battery."
Understood, that's what the +/- 13v meant. I didn't give exact readings.
My point was the jump from +/- 13v to +/- 25v.
"To me, an 18 volt output, which has been mentioned here in the past, is
indicative of a very weak battery, or a partial open in the return to the
battery."
The battery should be good. It a 5 month old Red Top and cranks it fast
enough to break rockers...(not really).
"Have you tested the posts against the terminals? 0.02 volt differential is
more than enough."
Yes, good connections.
"One out of range reading out of six kinda says something to me."
Wachutrintosay?
"Do you have any indications of a voltage problem? Like varying intensity
of the headlights?"
Sure don't. Strange huh? That's why my first sentence suggested my DVM is
on the fritz.
I'm going to get a good quality DVM tomorrow and try again. I don't trust
my 5 year old $10 Harbor Freight special anymore.
Thanks,
James
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jamie Calder
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 2:41 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Voltage Problems
I don't know if this is a problem with my Dakota's electrical system or my
volt meter.
Tested at battery engine off. DVM set to 20. +-13v
Tested at battery engine off. DVM set to 200. +-13v
Tested grounded on engine strap and power source at alt. DVM set to 20.
Engine off. +-13v
Tested grounded on engine strap and power source at alt. DVM set to 200.
Engine off. +-13v
Tested grounded on engine strap and power source at alt. DVM set to 20.
Engine running. +-13v
Tested grounded on engine strap and power source at alt. DVM set to 200.
Engine running. +-25v
See this last one really throws me off. Only when it's running, grounded
anywhere except on battery (that's in the bed) and main power source (like
the alt. lead) and DVM set to 200 VDC I get a high reading. I hope it's my
DVM
Any ideas?
Thanks,
James
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