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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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Default 99 Park Ave 3800v6 waht should voltage output of Alt be ?

after running my Park sitting in the driveway with heater and heated seats on I moved it around a bit and let it get to operating temp and put it back in the garage for the winter. When I checked the battery just before turning it off the voltage said 14.1 - 14.3 is this normal output volts for the alternator ? After shutting it off the volts read 12.35 of the battery again is this normal ? Its about 20 deg here if that matters
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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That voltage is fine. Your alternator has a voltage regulator to avoid putting out too many amps to your cars electrical system.
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Normal.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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noone told me they moved my post :? So I thought it didn't post, sure wish they would alert when things are moved so I don't feel im loosing my marbles ! :P
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We typically only leave shadow topics and notify noobs. You're not a noob.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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?????????? Noob
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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NEW member. Noobie. Noob.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 01:56 AM
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at 12.35 volts your battery is weak. Alternator output is fine.
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