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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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Default Gauge readings funky

92 XJ 4.0 5 spd.
Full gauges stock.

After replacing my Battery with a nice 1000 amp model. I have noticed that my Alt gauge reads steady at 14 on start and driving for a few minutes. Then longer I drive it very slowly gradually creeps left of center
near >13 volts.
Though She starts right up if I shut down for a few minutes.

Also oil press gauge reads at 60+ lbs when idling and goes down slightly when accelerating. Oil is full and not old.
Kinda odd since it should be the reverse of what it's doing!

Any Ideas ?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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im not sure but heres a stupid question, did you put the battery on right?

Did you recently pull out the dash, or mess with any wiring?
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Now come on !!!
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 11:37 PM
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Take a multi meter to the battery after it goes down and het q real reading. Mine does that but at the bat I get 14.4.... I want to blame old hot wiring.
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