Dash Gauge Question

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Spdloader - 19 Apr 2007 22:32 GMT

I'm going to temporarily disconnect my dash "gauges", (and I use the term
loosely,) in order to install some real ones.

It will take a few days, as I'm recovering from major shoulder surgery.

Does anyone know if the alternator will continue to charge properly, if I
drive around for a few days with the voltage gauge unplugged?

Spdloader

1987 Wrangler 4.2L 5spd manual.

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DougW - 19 Apr 2007 23:13 GMT

> I'm going to temporarily disconnect my dash "gauges", (and I use the
> term loosely,) in order to install some real ones.
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> Does anyone know if the alternator will continue to charge properly,
> if I drive around for a few days with the voltage gauge unplugged?

I'd say yes.
If it's like my old C-10 Chevy, the volt gauge just feeds off vehicle
power and can go anywhere. Regulation occurs under the hood either
in the alternator or a module close to it. (except for newer vehicles
that actually use the vehicle compooter to control the alternator)

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Spdloader - 21 Apr 2007 03:39 GMT

>> I'm going to temporarily disconnect my dash "gauges", (and I use the
>> term loosely,) in order to install some real ones.
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> in the alternator or a module close to it. (except for newer vehicles
> that actually use the vehicle compooter to control the alternator)

Thanks, Doug.
I was thinking someone posted on it a while back, and the issue was some
sort of continuity through the gauge, but I wasn't sure.

Thanks again,

Spdloader

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DougW - 21 Apr 2007 07:23 GMT

> Thanks, Doug.
> I was thinking someone posted on it a while back, and the issue was
> some sort of continuity through the gauge, but I wasn't sure.

I would think that would be more for an ammeter that uses a direct feed
from the battery and a shunt resistor. Most volt meters are very high
impedence and don't actually affect the circuit. Dunno

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