isn't 12.26 low for resting voltage? Full charge should be 12.6, or was that a typo?
How-To DIY: Replacing LR4 fuel system low pressure sensor
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rubbndubbn
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Yes 12.6 is a healthier battery for sure but from my minimal mechanical knowledge I was under the impression anything about 12 should be "good" enough to start and run a vehicle. I guess how I take it is that my current issue Im working on I dont think is battery related even though these vehicles are very battery hungry.
Now I could be wrong and maybe I should go get a new battery... open to opinions on that. I did start a new thread as I feel bad stealing gsxr's thread.
gsxr
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Measured at the battery with a good multimeter, when fully charged the battery should be close to 12.6 volts after sitting overnight, with no load applied (ignition OFF).
The instrument cluster display and/or GAP IID may show slightly less due to voltage drop through the various electrical systems - AND, with the ignition on the battery is under load and will always display <12.6v.
Either way, >12V reported should generally be fine. Don't replace the battery without getting it tested first, most FLAPS/McParts stores will test it free (hoping it's bad, so they can sell you a new one).
Found your new thread (here) and will follow that one!
The instrument cluster display and/or GAP IID may show slightly less due to voltage drop through the various electrical systems - AND, with the ignition on the battery is under load and will always display <12.6v.
Either way, >12V reported should generally be fine. Don't replace the battery without getting it tested first, most FLAPS/McParts stores will test it free (hoping it's bad, so they can sell you a new one).
Found your new thread (here) and will follow that one!
