Charging issue ?????????????
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Charging issue ?????????????
2007 R/Glide
Just completed my audio upgrade, Kenwood head unit, CV B52 Amp, 4 Polk 6.5 Speakers. I'm noticing that my battery gauge is running at around 15V (while cruising), is this normal due to the Amp current draw ?
Just completed my audio upgrade, Kenwood head unit, CV B52 Amp, 4 Polk 6.5 Speakers. I'm noticing that my battery gauge is running at around 15V (while cruising), is this normal due to the Amp current draw ?
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Double check it with a voltage meter that isn't the one on your bike, they aren't all that accurate. Might also want to see what the current draw is when running all that electronics
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At speed you should have 14.2V, give or take a couple tenths.
As said, dont rely on dash guage, check it with a dvm.
If you really have 15V you may be looking at a failing voltage regulator.
As said, dont rely on dash guage, check it with a dvm.
If you really have 15V you may be looking at a failing voltage regulator.
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Great idea on using a DVM, why I didn't even give that a thought since I have 3 of them in the shop
is beyond me....thanks, I'll get that done next week and report back with results.
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Ok, ran the bike w/a DVM and everything checks out good, voltage at idle 13.9V, @ 2500 RPM on up: 14.3 V, nothing higher.
Thanks all for the reassurance that it was more than likely the OEM HD gauge.......
Thanks all for the reassurance that it was more than likely the OEM HD gauge.......
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