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what causes a constant charge on an ammeter gauge?

Started by nrt69, April 29, 2012, 07:20:31 PM

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nrt69

April 29, 2012, 07:20:31 PM
what would cause a constant charge on an ammeter gauge?

I have a brand new battery that has been fully charged and ive tried a new 78 and 60 amp alt with basically the same +5 to +20 amp reading on the gauge while driving.

Back N Black

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April 29, 2012, 09:02:16 PM
Did you try voltage regulator? What voltage do you have at the battery with vehicle idling?

bull

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April 29, 2012, 10:11:40 PM
And what kind of regulator? I'd assume one of those constant charge race application regulators would do that.

Nacho-RT74

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April 30, 2012, 01:36:41 PM
If you have extra accesories or relay upgrades taking power from batt, will do that
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nrt69

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April 30, 2012, 07:55:25 PM
new stock volt regulator from oreillys auto parts.
no wiring mods done
volts at battery is 12-13. i dont think i checked it when it was idling though.
im not using any accessories.

nrt69

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May 02, 2012, 07:22:14 PM
according to this it could be a voltage drop going into the regulator?
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,90690.0.html

where do i need to check voltage at and what should it be?
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