Correct Alternator Voltage?

[Per Lindgren]

My personal guideline and also by some OWM's is that it should be at least 12.8 at
the battery, at idle with headlights on. You may have to rev a bit to start the
charging process first.

PerL
92 Cabrio 2.3E

Huw Powell wrote:

> if you're over 12.6 with a heavy load, you are doing fine.
>
> BBBurban at aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Can anyone tell me what the alternator should be putting out for volts?  I
> > just had my original replaced with a rebuilt from a very reputable local
> > shop.  I am getting less than 13.5 volts and with a heavy electrical load it
> > drops to 13.  The old one put out about 14 if I remember right.
> >
> > Thanks for your input
> >
> > Hank 1990 90q20v (needs more juice for the stereo upgrade to come)
>
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> Huw Powell
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