Car goes above 15.6 volts at cigarette lighter
12-15-2004, 06:45 PM
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I saw some electrical specs posted, with normal ranges, but I could not find it. Anyone else getting more that 15.6 volts at the lighter?
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Originally Posted by pennetta' date='Dec 15 2004, 11:45 PM
I saw some electrical specs posted, with normal ranges, but I could not find it. Anyone else getting more that 15.6 volts at the lighter?
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I get 12 with the ignition on and 14.5 with the engine running. I assume your getting 15.6 with the alternator output but I don't know what the normal operating range should be. Doubt your high enough to adversely affect any of the electrical systems or any accessories powered throught the cig outlet.
Yes, I checked with a multimeter...
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Originally Posted by OddOrEven' date='Dec 16 2004, 07:41 PM
I get 12 with the ignition on and 14.5 with the engine running.? I assume your getting 15.6 with the alternator output but I don't know what the normal operating range should be.? Doubt your high enough to adversely affect any of the electrical systems or any accessories powered throught the cig outlet.
Yes, I checked with a multimeter...?
Yes, I checked with a multimeter...?
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Originally Posted by OddOrEven' date='Dec 17 2004, 03:41 AM
[quote name='pennetta' date='Dec 15 2004, 11:45 PM']I saw some electrical specs posted, with normal ranges, but I could not find it. Anyone else getting more that 15.6 volts at the lighter?
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I get 12 with the ignition on and 14.5 with the engine running. I assume your getting 15.6 with the alternator output but I don't know what the normal operating range should be. Doubt your high enough to adversely affect any of the electrical systems or any accessories powered throught the cig outlet.
Yes, I checked with a multimeter...
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[/quote]More the voltage is more power comes out from every non regulated equipment and more pwer more wearing 15,6 is too high, at least when engine idle! That should be checked.
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