GBRandy
Jedi Knight
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I am doing an interior refresh on my 1980 FI TR8. I replaced the radio, speakers, heater valve & carpets. I also removed an alarm system some 26 year old kid installed 20 years ago (me).
Prior to my interior work, the voltage meter in the car was fluctuating from normal to "in the red" for the past 6 months or so. Everything ran fine so no harm no foul and I left it alone.
I fired the car up to make sure everything worked and it runs just fine. The radio had a hick-up and shut down after a minute or so. The radio runs fine for 1/2 hour or more pulling from the battery and the car not running. I checked for voltage and the voltage at the battery terminals was 15.9 volts when the car is running. It should be 14 correct?
Is this a normal symptom of a failing voltage regulator or alternator? Or do I have a deeper issue created with the electrical work I just completed? (BTW I am pretty darn sure my wiring & un-wriring were accurate and correct...but you never know).
Comments?
Prior to my interior work, the voltage meter in the car was fluctuating from normal to "in the red" for the past 6 months or so. Everything ran fine so no harm no foul and I left it alone.
I fired the car up to make sure everything worked and it runs just fine. The radio had a hick-up and shut down after a minute or so. The radio runs fine for 1/2 hour or more pulling from the battery and the car not running. I checked for voltage and the voltage at the battery terminals was 15.9 volts when the car is running. It should be 14 correct?
Is this a normal symptom of a failing voltage regulator or alternator? Or do I have a deeper issue created with the electrical work I just completed? (BTW I am pretty darn sure my wiring & un-wriring were accurate and correct...but you never know).
Comments?