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Mike C · 12-12-2003, 04:29 PM

Does it return to center after driving a short while? May be the the alternator is ouputting more than the gauges range. But as the battery voltage returns to near normal after cranking, the needle should return to center unless you have some extremely large power drain somewhere.

Or something in the wiring causes the gauge to no longer read correctly. I had posted several years ago about the amp gauge and whether it still functioned after bypassing the external regulator or if further changes had to be made. Don't remember ever getting an unequivocal answer to this.

12-12-2003, 04:29 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,738	Does it return to center after driving a short while? May be the the alternator is ouputting more than the gauges range. But as the battery voltage returns to near normal after cranking, the needle should return to center unless you have some extremely large power drain somewhere. Or something in the wiring causes the gauge to no longer read correctly. I had posted several years ago about the amp gauge and whether it still functioned after bypassing the external regulator or if further changes had to be made. Don't remember ever getting an unequivocal answer to this. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Last edited by Mike C; 12-12-2003 at 04:32 PM.