Charging system issue
04-22-2010, 05:12 PM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Charging system issue
I've got an 84 Berlinetta with the 2.8L in it. Occasionally, usually at least once per day, I've got an issue with my charging system. All of the gauges are tempermental and either work or don't, my battery gauge included.
Sometimes the battery gauge sits low, low probably at 7 volts or so. I know it's not just the gauge acting up because the blinkers will slow and lights dim and when I put load on the engine the voltage elevates. Then it will magically correct itself and operate properly.
What could this be? The voltage regulator inside of the alternator possibly giving me problems?
Sometimes the battery gauge sits low, low probably at 7 volts or so. I know it's not just the gauge acting up because the blinkers will slow and lights dim and when I put load on the engine the voltage elevates. Then it will magically correct itself and operate properly.
What could this be? The voltage regulator inside of the alternator possibly giving me problems?
04-26-2010, 09:26 AM
#2
Supreme Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Mooresville NC
Posts: 3,341
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE
Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄
Transmission: 765R4
Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56
Alternative Information
It’s probably not going down to 7 however it is going down.
When it happens, raise the RPM to about 1,200.
Did the voltage go up to normal?
If it did, and if the car always cranks good don’t worry about.
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
Happy Racing!
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
If People Drove Any Slower They’d Be Going Backwards
.
When it happens, raise the RPM to about 1,200.
Did the voltage go up to normal?
If it did, and if the car always cranks good don’t worry about.
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
Happy Racing!
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
If People Drove Any Slower They’d Be Going Backwards.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Street Lethal
Power Adders
634
04-30-2019 12:14 PM
9192camaro
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
16
02-03-2019 12:21 AM
db057
TBI
10
08-11-2015 10:11 PM