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Old 02-06-2009, 10:39 AM   #4 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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I see 14.2-14.3 when the engine is running and charging. It's normal. It needs to provide a voltage ABOVE the nominal battery voltage for any charging to happen. If it only matches the battery (~12.5V), there will be no reason for any current to flow.
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