Sixpactogo
Well-Known Member
I have installed a 6.1 Hemi in my 68 Charger. The thing starts and runs fine except for an excessive charging problem. I have correct battery voltage everywhere I test in the key off and key on mode. I have 7 grounds on the vehicle that all test O-.3 ohms. The battery voltage is within .2 volts. When I start the car, it almost pegs my in dash volt meter (15.8 volts) With my digital volt meter, I read 15.8 volts at idle and 16.1 @ 2500 rpm. Everyone I talk to has a different spin on the issue from:
1.That is normal.
2. You have a bad ground.
3. You have a bad connection
4. You have a bad ignition switch
5. Your problem is in your wiring somewhere.
Almost every answer except what I believe it is. I think it is in the computer program since the computer regulates the voltage internally.
I had my buddy check the system with his scan tool and it says (desired voltage is 15.3)
I think the desired voltage or regulated voltage needs to be dropped to a more acceptable value since I believe the 15.8 - 16.1 volts will cook my battery.
Anyone out there run into this issue?
1.That is normal.
2. You have a bad ground.
3. You have a bad connection
4. You have a bad ignition switch
5. Your problem is in your wiring somewhere.
Almost every answer except what I believe it is. I think it is in the computer program since the computer regulates the voltage internally.
I had my buddy check the system with his scan tool and it says (desired voltage is 15.3)
I think the desired voltage or regulated voltage needs to be dropped to a more acceptable value since I believe the 15.8 - 16.1 volts will cook my battery.
Anyone out there run into this issue?