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05 Dodge 1500 5.7 2wd charging at 14.58 volts

Old Jan 27, 2020 | 07:28 PM
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Default 05 Dodge 1500 5.7 2wd charging at 14.58 volts

Replaced alternator with NAPA parts. Interstate battery is a brand spanking new MT-65. Used a voltage regulator to test. Consistent 14.58 volts. Im really concerned. Is there a separate voltage regulator that is stand alone that can be purchased and changed? Im at a loss and any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2020 | 07:57 PM
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14-15 volts is normal for alternator output with the engine running. Not sure what you are concerned about.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2020 | 08:52 AM
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Yeah, what's the concern here....? Is the battery venting or hot?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2020 | 06:12 PM
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Sounds like your battery is fine... Almost every vehicle that I have been in runs around 14 volts or so.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2020 | 10:35 PM
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Thanks yall. Ill run it. Two diff buddys had me worried. 14.5 seemed high to me but appreciate yalls. Input.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 12:26 AM
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You can see where mine is


 
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