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Old 02-04-2016, 07:53 PM   #10
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Re: Generator light with 5.3 alternator

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71 View Post
If you are good with electronics, or know someone who is, (I definitely am not) I'm sure there is a way to build a circuit that will turn on a light when the voltage drops below a specified value, say 11v or so, and turns off when above it. May not be 100% like factory, but would give you a heads up that the alternator wasn't charging. Just a thought
I've thought about that also. I believe a low voltage disconnect would work, I've seen 12v ones that open a circuit at 10.5-11v and are fairly cheap.
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