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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: gsxtacy on November 20, 2005, 12:40:14 AM

Title: Voltmeter Problems
Post by: gsxtacy on November 20, 2005, 12:40:14 AM

Hi
my voltmeter on my 77CJ5 runs off the scale when the engine is on, and almost too high when the ignition switch is in acc.  it still ticks when my turning lamps are on, and wobbles when my radio is turned on and off.  what the heck is going on.  do i have a bad meter :evil:  or is the batt bad? or am i going to hafta tear apart my harness?

thanx!

Title: Voltmeter Problems
Post by: Bnine on November 20, 2005, 07:24:58 AM

Check the charging system with an external handheld meter. If the system is charging normal according to that, then you likely have a bad gauge.

Title: Voltmeter Problems
Post by: gsxtacy on November 20, 2005, 02:15:10 PM

thanx!

then i've got a bad meter, time to go to auto value!


thanx

Title: Voltmeter Problems
Post by: redbull on November 21, 2005, 12:26:58 PM

I believe Canadian Tire does free charging system tests.