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volt gauge reading?

Old Dec 20, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Default volt gauge reading?

My truck always reads higher than 14 volts... is this normal?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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How much higher? If it's a lot I would have it checked with a test meter. Free at auto-zone or oreilly's.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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i looked but can't find it.... but i think 14.5 is nomal, said haynes...if i find it i will edit it later
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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Are you talking about when it is running?....Mine always is 13-14 at idle.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Mines like 16... its higher than 14 anyway... 1/2 between 14 and the high reading.... 18 or whatever.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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mines up around 15ish. its normal.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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OK good... just wanted to be sure my alt wasnt going or something!!
 
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