battery guage reads above 12 volts charging


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greengrass20
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Oct 13, 2009, 9:25 AM

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1989 Nissan /Pathfinder.v6 4x4.
when accelarating needle goes close to 18volts and head lights get brighter than usual.

Hammer Time
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Oct 13, 2009, 9:31 AM

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That is a problem and will cause a lot of damage. It's a bad voltage regulator which is built into the alternator so you'll have to replace the whole alternator.

Test your battery first to make sure that is good before putting a new alternator in it.

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greengrass20
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Oct 13, 2009, 9:35 AM

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Thank you very much. You have made my day.You are BLESSED!

Tom Greenleaf
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Oct 16, 2009, 10:21 AM

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He sure is greengrass20! Don't allow the high voltage. It will blow bulbs all over the place and be a real pill and other things possible!

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greengrass20
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Oct 16, 2009, 6:02 PM

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Thank you.

Tom Greenleaf
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Oct 16, 2009, 11:12 PM

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GG - expect higher than 12 - like 13.8 to 14.5 or so while running - no more!

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