volt meter bouncing
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volt meter bouncing
Just noticed my volt meter needle bouncing. Plugged in the digital meter and it's bouncing between 13.9 and 14.4 volts. Does this mean the alternator is going?
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nos4blood70
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Re: volt meter bouncing
Check all leads and make sure they are tight, particularly the positive on the battery.
You could also get her tested at an Autozone or Advance.
You could also get her tested at an Autozone or Advance.
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Re: volt meter bouncing
On the way home, the needle stayed put.
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Re: volt meter bouncing
This.nos4blood70 wrote:Check all leads and make sure they are tight, particularly the positive on the battery.
When my voltmeter isn't rock-steady, it means one of my battery terminals has loosened (on my car, anyway). I'd check that first, it's cheap & easy.
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ChibiBlackSheep
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Re: volt meter bouncing
It's still well in the safe zone. Is it just bouncing around quickly, or moving with throttle?
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Re: volt meter bouncing
it bounced around smoothly. didn't matter if i was moving or not. haven't had time to check the cables yet.
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