Unstable Voltage
923000GT
05-06-2007, 01:04 PM
I have a 92 3000GT SL 5-Speed. I've noticed that whenever the RPMs are up (when in accelerating or in neutral) my voltage increases, my headlights get brighter, my AC runs higher, etc... I am aware that the alernator is turning faster and creating this increase. What's bothering me is, why do I get this better performance? Shouldn't my lights be as bright as they can be when I turn them on? and How can I stablize the voltage without buying a voltage stabilizer? I've tried that, and saw no difference. Any suggestions?
AutostradaVR4
05-06-2007, 01:17 PM
what kind of voltage reading is the alternator putting out?
Twizted_3KGT
05-06-2007, 06:17 PM
All the 3S's i've owned have done that, even with new alternator/battery. I accepted it as normal.
923000GT
05-06-2007, 08:49 PM
It fluctuates from just under 12V up to as much as 14V.
youngvr4
05-08-2007, 12:37 AM
in my experience its usually a early sign of the alternator or battery slowly getting weaker
but, it may very well be a normal thing also. i have to check, i dont pay much attention to that
but, it may very well be a normal thing also. i have to check, i dont pay much attention to that
923000GT
05-08-2007, 06:56 AM
Thanks, I just put in a new Optima. I'll get my alternator checked.
talskinyguy
05-08-2007, 08:50 AM
If you have an underdrive pully this is normal, if not your alternator may be on the way out, but it may last years in its current condition. 12-14v is normal, under 12 is a little low, but mine used to do the same thing.
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