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I replaced the battery about a month ago, because I noticed that cranking the engine had become a bit sluggish, the original battery served me well for 6 years and lately I noticed that the usual altenator whining when driving at night (under load) has become somewhat permanent... The whining is still there, but not that strong...
The other day I checked the voltage to compare with another car, and voila: 14.6 with or without lights on. I think it's a bit high... any advice?
Thanx
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Originally posted by andrei14:
I replaced the battery about a month ago, because I noticed that cranking the engine had become a bit sluggish, the original battery served me well for 6 years and lately I noticed that the usual altenator whining when driving at night (under load) has become somewhat permanent... The whining is still there, but not that strong...
The other day I checked the voltage to compare with another car, and voila: 14.6. I think it's a bit high... any advice?
Thanx
Mine does about 14.4 with no accessories on. Turn on Air/Lights/Stereo/Sub...about 14.2-14.3. Sounds like you are ok...maybe your pulley is going bad 
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Originally posted by BigT:
Mine does about 14.4 with no accessories on. Turn on Air/Lights/Stereo/Sub...about 14.2-14.3. Sounds like you are ok...maybe your pulley is going bad
If the pulley is going bad shoudn't the voltage go down??? 
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I remember on my F150 my alt was making mad noises....took it to napa to get it replaced...they said my pulley was loose. Ahh...simple stuff makes me mad. Is it just your alt? Hows your belt doing?
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The belt is fine, it was replaced about 3 months ago...
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What do you put the meter on to read the voltage? As in what do you turn the dial to?
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14.6 volts is completely normal, especially for a well charged battery. Find something else to worry about.
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Originally posted by Big Jim:
14.6 volts is completely normal, especially for a well charged battery. Find something else to worry about.
hehe...was in my mind...but just didnt want to say it  
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thanx guys... I'll find smth to worry about pretty soon, no doubt about that...
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Originally posted by andrei14:
thanx guys... I'll find smth to worry about pretty soon, no doubt about that...
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