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It's probably the Voltage regulator inside the Alternator.
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If it is your voltmeter that drops while the vehicle is running. Most likely the alternator isn't putting out enough volts.
What happens what the battery light come on while driving your car?
It usually means that your alternator (or generator) is not charging the battery. At this point you need to check system voltage with a voltmeter when the engine is running. You should see at least 13.5 to 14.5 volts. If it is less than that, it is not charging. You can also have the charging checked at a repair shop if you don't have a voltmeter.
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Does the battery light comes on while driving andthe lights get brighter and the air blows harder mean that the voltage is too high?
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How do you test the regulator is well charge the battery?
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Why does the battery light come on while driving even though the alternator is charging the battery?
The alternator may not be charging it enough. With the engine running at an idle check the voltage at the battery with a DC digital voltmeter. It should read from 13.5 to 15.5 Volts. Anymore, or any less, and the alternator is suspect. You might also have a defective battery.
What is the difference between voltmeter and potentiometer?
A potentiometer is an adjusting device usually for voltage while a voltmeter is a device for measuring the voltage.
What is the value of resistance when voltmeter and ammeter are ideal?
An ideal voltmeter has infinite resistance, while an ideal ammeter has zero resistance.
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