Electricall Charging Question....maybe I am a dummy...

Electricall Charging Question....maybe I am a dummy...

12-16-2005, 09:05 PM

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DHerzog

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Electricall Charging Question....maybe I am a dummy...

I just noticed that when I start my truck, the voltmeter shows about 10-12 volts until I actually start driving...then it comes up to 14+ volts.

It may have done this all the time and may be normal...my steering wheel cuts across the gauge, so I don't generally look at it or notice where it is at.

I started watching it the other night when it was cold (7 degrees) and the headlights would flutter in brightness until I finally got going....I did not want to race the engine to build rpm's due to the temperature.

It this normal and I just have not noticed, or am I headed for some electrical work??? HELP

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