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26-04-2011, 12:51 PM | #1 | ||
AU00
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Sydney
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Howdy People,
I have a power issue with my AU2 XR8. The Dash Volt meter reads just over 14v when running with stereo (2 amps & 2 Subs) but as soon as i turn the headlights on it drops down to about 11v? The alternator & battery are about 12mths old.
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26-04-2011, 01:06 PM | #2 | ||
Lacking Imagination
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Does the Voltage increase as RPM's Rise?
If so, you could have a faulty Exciter Diode in the alternator, had this happen to me.
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26-04-2011, 01:18 PM | #3 | ||
AU00
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Location: Sydney
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Yes as soon as you put some RPM in it goes back to normal. It's only under idle that it drops.
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26-04-2011, 01:20 PM | #4 | ||
Lacking Imagination
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Id take it back to the auto elec or who ever fitted the alternator.
Mine sits on 14.5-14.8V at idle and only drops to 12V when my steroe is going. (2 Subs, 3 Amps)
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