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With the key turned on how many volts should your car battery be at?
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∙ 14y ago
When the engine is running and the alternator is charging the battery, the voltage should indicate anywhere between 13 volts to about 14.6 volts.
Answer 2 - A wider Acceptable Range
13.5 −16 volts is acceptable with the engine running.
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