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1996 Ford Thunderbird volts indicator needle

Tiny
CARDINAL5
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  • 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • 42,000 MILES
Volts indicator needle on dashboard leans well to the left of normal range and sputters when current is drawn. Indication is not pulling required 12.8 volts/amps. Have checked battery and alternator twice and both appear to be OK as is.
Saturday, September 7th, 2013 AT 2:10 PM

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Tiny
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You should get over 13.5 volts at battery if the alternator is charging at about 1500 rpm if it's doing that don't worry about it it may be just a bad gauge
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Saturday, September 7th, 2013 AT 3:31 PM
Tiny
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What method did you use to check the charging system?
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Saturday, September 7th, 2013 AT 3:33 PM

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