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low voltage at idle but volts go back up while driving

Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:33 AM
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Hey guys just a quick question.

What would cause my voltage to drop to 10v at idle but when i start driving it goes up to 10-13 volts..Im stumped..also my engine idles at 300rpm really low im thinking this could be the cause..

88 Cherokee 4.0 non high output (stock)
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:22 AM
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Sounds like alternators getting ready to die on ya . cs130 is what you have .
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:53 AM
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if 10-13 volts is your high mark now your alt is going out. pull it and have it run on a bench and also put a meter on it while on the jeep to make sure its not the gauge. check your belt too, it may be loose
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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+1 on checking the belt first, if is tight your alt is prob junk.....stick a multimeter on the bat while its on, I'm not sure of the exact spec but anything lower then 13.5-13.8v is suspect
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