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Originally Posted by Moritz55
Chucks1, when you install the new one.. start the car and see if you are getting 14.5-14.7volts at the battery. Once engine idles normally (800-900rpm) and fully warmed up with lights on and fans running .. you should see ~13.0-13.4volts at the battery.
Just confirm the alternator is putting out nicely and well grounded .
Useful link: Voltage drop when the fan is on
Many thanks..... |
Thanks for the suggestion Mark. My last battery was actually still good (although 10 years old) so this replacement is more of a preemptive strike than anything else, but I'll definitely check the voltage once I'm ready to actually start the thing up.