> This was sent to me but I think it was meant for the list.
Probably for the wedge list, though, since that seems to be where the thread
originated.
> > > I started the car and it reads 16.8 volts at the battery posts.
> > >
> > > What else can cause this?
Many alternators use a 'sense' connection to read the battery voltage. Some
will shut down if it is disconnected; but some will just keep trying to pull
it up to 14.4. My guess is that there is a problem with the sense line, so
I would check the voltage on it, right at the alternator.
Another possibility could be your voltmeter. Took me a long time to figure
out that one of mine reads about 3/4 volt low. Oddly enough, it is NOT one
of the HF cheapies.
-- Randall
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