Hi all,

To preface, I have read the other overcharge/voltage regulator threads and am still not satisfied with my condition.

A couple days ago I drove across town and not 2 blocks from my destination the "Check Gauges" light came on and my voltmeter was pegged out at 18V. So I parked at my destination, took care of business, and when I came back to the truck it wouldn't start. Starter (or starter relay) clicked a couple times then no more. No interior or exterior power. Tried jump starting, no luck. I went to class for a couple hours. Tried starting again. No gusta. Pulled the starter relay, checked it, cleaned the contacts. This time all was happy. Interior, exterior power available, engine started. Since then all has worked properly. Checked the battery:
Engine off: 12.57V
Engine on: 14.1V
Engine on w/ lights, fan load: 14.0V

Everything has been working fine since. Which worries me just a little. Can't find any obvious shorts or wiring issues. What do you guys think, is there a real issue or was this just a funky glitch?

Thanks!

 

Just a glitch, all the volt readings were in spec.

It if happens another time, then I'd be worried, but if it hasn't happened since, nothing to be concerned about.