I believe that the output for VW's is 13v or so. I think 14.4v is another
standard.
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Subject: Re: Alternator & Ground Test Results
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 12:27:16 EDT
I was testing my grounds and alternator output.
Here are my results...
NO LOAD |UNDER LOAD
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Battery + to - 13.20V | 12.14V
Alt + to Block 13.46V | 12.67V
Alt + to Batt - 13.42V | 12.55V
When I say Load I turned on the Radio, A/C to max, internal fan on high,
Rear Defogger, High-Beams, hazzards, and waited for the rad fan to go on
High.
I also tested the Voltage with a Booster Cable from the Battery Negitive
to the block and here are my results.
NO LOAD |UNDER LOAD
--------------------
Battery + to - 13.23V | 12.32V (with booster cable)
Alt + to Block 13.48V | 12.75V (with booster cable)
Alt + to Batt - 13.40V | 12.65V (with booster cable)
What do you guys think?
TIA,
Mark Reda.
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I guess I should follow the threads more closely... Those voltages sound
pretty decent... a little low maybe. Normally look for about 13.8-14.4
while the motor is running. I am guessing that the car was isling during
these tests, which might make the voltage a little lower.
Marcus
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