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Max voltage on car battery

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 10/21/2022

I'm not a mechanic / technician but I believe with the engine running it

is a maximum of 14.5 volts

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

What else can I help you with?

How do you measure the voltage on a car alternator?

get a multi meter that reads dc voltage & touch the black (negative -) wire to the negative battery post & the red (positive +) wire to the positive battery post with car running. car off is battery voltage, car on is alternator voltage.

How far should the voltage on a car battery drop when cranking the car?

when cranking the engine the battery voltage should not fall below 9.6volts if so replace battery

Can you jump start a Honda ATV from car battery?

Yes, if your car battery is the same voltage as the ATV battery.

Is a car battery a voltage source?

yes

What is the max voltage on a car battery?

Car batteries are either 6 or 12 volt, semi trucks are 24 volt. However a good alternator will put out between 13.5 to 16 volts.

Does a car battery have smaller or larger voltage than a flashlight battery has?

Larger.

What is the surface voltage of a car battery?

12.6 volts

Can over voltage kill a car battery?

Yes

What is the proper voltage for a car battery?

12-14v

Can a car battery over charge it self in the car?

Sure, if the alternator voltage regulator is defective it can overcharge the battery.

Is a 12v car battery the same as a 12v lantern battery?

Voltage is the same but amp hour capacity of the car battery is much higher.

Do car stereos work on any car?

Yes, IF the operating voltage of the stereo is the same as the battery output voltage of the vehicle.

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