Posted May 4, 200619 yr ok so i talked to my friend and hes getting around 13.5 volts to everything in his car. i thought i was only getting about 14, but when i checked it with my DMM im getting something steady between 17.2 and 18.6 is this overkill or is that good?
May 4, 200619 yr Sounds like your alternator's regulator is on the way out, and you should get the problem looked at immediately before your vehicle's electronics start to fry. 12-14VDC electronics don't take kindly to voltages that high on a daily basis.
May 4, 200619 yr ok so i talked to my friend and hes getting around 13.5 volts to everything in his car. i thought i was only getting about 14, but when i checked it with my DMM im getting something steady between 17.2 and 18.6 is this overkill or is that good?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>the only way this is good is if was going soley to your amplifier if it could take that much juice......
May 5, 200619 yr Acutally, the electronics part, computer, ABS, etc. . ., has an industry standard to last with up to 24V. This is due to spikes. THe other parts, like light bulbs, aftermarket ignitions, etc, those will burn quickly. As has been suggested, get your alt checked out. The regulator has failed and the alternator is full-fielding. If you have a newer Chrysler, be careful, as some of them are regulated via the computer and not internally on the alternator itself.
May 5, 200619 yr Author i have a 2001 honda accord. and ya i will get it checked out. i just got out of servicing it, and im surprised that they didnt check that out as well. thanks for your help. i have a ax1000de and a merlin MD41 and im pretty sure that they will take up to 16.5volts, or higher im not sure.
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