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Old 08-11-2015, 12:21 AM   #4
Captainfab
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Re: voltage drop problem

I agree. Plus the available voltage without the engine running and when cranking doesn't have to do with the alternator but the battery. Unless of course the alternator is not maintaining the battery.


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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy View Post
It does take some voltage to crank an engine over...then once its going the alternator maintains the battery from there. A voltage drop while cranking is normal...long as it doesn't stay that way when the engine is running.
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