Safe Voltage Levels

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Jun 25, 2007 | 04:00 PM

Xavipheus

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Safe Voltage Levels

So my headunit and and AMP are reporting a 15v voltage when my car is on, is this safe??? Im assuming my alternator is having no problem keeping up with my system I suppose

Jun 25, 2007 | 04:05 PM

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So my headunit and and AMP are reporting a 15v voltage when my car is on, is this safe??? Im assuming my alternator is having no problem keeping up with my system I suppose

That's strange. What does it drop to when it's playing? I wouldn't expect to see anything more than 14.4 or 14.5V or so. Factory alternator?

Jun 25, 2007 | 11:02 PM

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Nope hardly drops at all only time i cant even get the voltage to drop is if i use the windows (those motors take alot of power) and even then it hovers above 13-14...and yes factory alternator

Jun 26, 2007 | 03:30 AM

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hmm throw a volt meter on your alt itself... that shouldnt be that high but i wouldnt worry to bad (you will probably need a new alt sometime and hopefully by then some aftermarket place will make them)

Jun 30, 2007 | 10:31 PM

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Most after market electronics can handle up to 16V. The more voltage your system gets, the higher your output will be (more watts). That's a good thing!