ORhungry
New Member
Hey guys, first off, I have done as much research as possible, for days in fact searching here and other sites to determine if my charging system is ok or not. I have a 2002 fz1 with 40k. I had no problems however when I recently installed my multigauge and was comparing the voltage differences between gauge and actual voltage (which I am fixing now with eskorts fix) I noticed a very low charging voltage. These are my findings please let me know if you have found similar. These are taken at battery
Fully charged battery 12.8v
key on w/ headlights on 12.3v
Idling w/headlights on 13.0v-13.4v
5k with headlights on 13.0v-13.4v
Now when I pull the headlight fuse I get
idling w/o headlight 14.0v
5k w/o headlight 14.1v-14.2v
Is this normal? should charging system be able to keep at 14v with headlights on? BTW i checked and have 60/55w bulbs.
Thanks for any help
Fully charged battery 12.8v
key on w/ headlights on 12.3v
Idling w/headlights on 13.0v-13.4v
5k with headlights on 13.0v-13.4v
Now when I pull the headlight fuse I get
idling w/o headlight 14.0v
5k w/o headlight 14.1v-14.2v
Is this normal? should charging system be able to keep at 14v with headlights on? BTW i checked and have 60/55w bulbs.
Thanks for any help
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