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I noticed I have a problem with starting voltage in the 24V with the battery in the trunk. I died at Frys the other day and had to buy a cigarette lighter charger to get the car started. I ran into Nizam there btw
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So I checked the voltage at the alternator and I am getting 14.2V. When measured at the battery it's like 13.8V. With the battery at the terminals I see 12.55V and at the firewall it's down to 12V. So if my 164 fan comes on and the headlights are on the voltage will drop below 12v and it won't start. Yes, the car is a Milano with a 164 alternator and radiator fan.
So what gauge wire should I be using to minimize the voltage loss?
So I checked the voltage at the alternator and I am getting 14.2V. When measured at the battery it's like 13.8V. With the battery at the terminals I see 12.55V and at the firewall it's down to 12V. So if my 164 fan comes on and the headlights are on the voltage will drop below 12v and it won't start. Yes, the car is a Milano with a 164 alternator and radiator fan.
So what gauge wire should I be using to minimize the voltage loss?