Fluctuating voltage gage

[Doubeleive]

I'm under the impression that newer alternator/charging systems actually shut off when the power is not needed. Thus, the gauge will show 12v or lower and when on show a normal 13-14v.

Was this confirmed? That would be great
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[tom3]

For sure our '19 does lower the voltage at certain points while on the highway. I guess it saves wear on the battery from the over voltage, maybe gives 0.001 mpg increase.

 

[Scoots]

normal, unless it is dancing a jig while the blinker is on or something then it would be time to get a new battery

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Any Idea if the 2012 5.3 alternator will fit 2004 since i have a spare now and the 2004 has 160,00 on original Alt

 

[Doubeleive]

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Any Idea if the 2012 5.3 alternator will fit 2004 since i have a spare now and the 2004 has 160,00 on original Alt

if the 2004 is a 2 pin connector they yes it's a direct swap, if not then

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[donjetman]

Fluctuating voltage gage, sometimes at 14 then drops to 12. Do these alternators charge as needed or should they be charging 14 + all the time.

on the 07+ we have this regulating system (Regulated Voltage Control or RVC) that basically controls the alternator when it sees more/less drain on the battery.

Here's a thread about the RVC: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/figured-out-how-to-keep-steady-voltage.59534/

 

[Doubeleive]

on the 07+ we have this regulating system (Regulated Voltage Control or RVC) that basically controls the alternator when it sees more/less drain on the battery.

Here's a thread about the RVC: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/figured-out-how-to-keep-steady-voltage.59534/

my wifes 05 has it as well