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Re: Ground voltage
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 7/12/2002

Good point Jeff,

KOEO is best if the circuit is loaded. Many times the circuit isn't until the engine is running. To avoid faulty readings, I disable the Alt and then check for voltage drops. Ground level gets goofy when the Alt is charging. Someone much sma... Login to read more.