Thread: *Volt Meter Drops Below 13 Volts*
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Old 07-17-2020, 08:54 PM   #9
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Re: *Volt Meter Drops Below 13 Volts*
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Originally Posted by RustyPile View Post
Is it possible to take a voltage reading on the terminal post of the meter itself and compare it to the reading on the dvm?? Varying voltage indications on the dash meter could be due to varying loads that affect the actual charge voltage..
Can't get to the back of the meter. I'm just Glad the reading across the battery is not below 13 volts. The battery that was in the truck when I got it was about 5 years old so I'm guessing the PO wasn't having any battery issues.
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