[V6-12v] Door Locks

[Tom Christiansen]

At 04:20 PM 12/9/2003 -0500, Michael Friesen wrote:
>Well I did the voltage test just now.  Got some odd readings:
>
>Engine off at the battery:      16.48v
>Engine on at the lighter:       17.7v
>
>Seems a little high to me.  Anyone got any idea why it's so high?  And the
>repercussions?

Nominal voltage is 13.8 V. I don't think voltages around 16 V are uncommon 
while the alternator is charging, but upwards of 18 V sounds rather 
high...  I'd think the charging regulator on the alternator has seen better 
days...


TOm