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wheee! · 01-09-2011, 11:58 AM

It's all good. If the Alternator is running and working properly it will maintain an above 12v current to the system. If the car is ON but not with the engine running, the load may drop the voltage below 12v. This is normal. With the engine running, the voltage regulator will ensure the battery remains charged and full by 'regulating' the output from the alternator.

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wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	It's all good. If the Alternator is running and working properly it will maintain an above 12v current to the system. If the car is ON but not with the engine running, the load may drop the voltage below 12v. This is normal. With the engine running, the voltage regulator will ensure the battery remains charged and full by 'regulating' the output from the alternator. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal