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Old 12-06-2010, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Wayne's World View Post
Check the voltage with the car off. Can be done easily with a multimeter from under the hood at the + & ground posts. If the voltage is seemingly higher than 12 volts, even 12.1, likely its a failing battery. It should typically never exceed 12v when new.
Hmmm, I always understood it should be 12.65 volts at the battery itself, fully charged. Something slightly less than that under the hood, due to minor loads since the vehicle won't be asleep.
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