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Voltage Issue - 73Bronc - 12-05-2011
My stereo amplifier recently started cutting out during acceleration. After speaking to the technical support line I learned that the amplifier has a built in voltage safety mechanism; they suggested I check the voltage. I'm getting a constant 15 volts at the amplifier which is above it's safety threshold.
I put a new alternator in last year so does this point to a bad voltage regulator?
Thanks in advance for troubleshooting advice :xyxthumbs:
Voltage Issue - broncosbybart - 12-05-2011
Could be a bad regulator. 14.5V is about the upper end of normal for charging.
Voltage Issue - 73Bronc - 01-10-2012
I'm getting 16V at the battery with the engine cranked. IT drops to @ 14.5V with the headlights turned on. I assume this elevated charge level points to a defective alternator.
Voltage Issue - blazinchuck - 01-10-2012
sounds like that to me...hopes its a simple fix