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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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With the car on, should be 13.2-14.5. With the car off should no less than 12.6 after a few minutes.



Originally Posted by PushinLEX
crossing my fingers. will keep u guys posted. but ya, seems like the alternator is looking more like the main culprit. i was just too skeptical about calling it on the optima.

hey john, if i'm averaging 11.3 out of 12.6 should i be worried? I'm unsure about the accuracy of the cap, b/c i've seen it fluctuate in .5 swings regularly.
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It was the alternator!!!

The optima was fine. That was the original 1999 factory alternator. 11+ years, not too shabby.
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