Voltage charge for 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

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bchurgin@littler.com - 21 Oct 2007 17:54 GMT

Can anyone tell me how many volts the system should charge at while
the car idles? I have heard different numbers, anywhere from 12.5 to
14.0, from multiple sources.

Thanks!

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Chuck In Dallas - 21 Oct 2007 21:31 GMT

The voltage measured shouldn't change from idle to revved up. That's
why alternators are such a great invention. You should measure over
14 volts output at all time. My experience is that if it's less than
about 13.8, something's goofy.

My 2000 Maxima gives me over 14 at all times..

Good luck.

>Can anyone tell me how many volts the system should charge at while
>the car idles? I have heard different numbers, anywhere from 12.5 to
>14.0, from multiple sources.
>
>Thanks!

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AS - 23 Oct 2007 04:27 GMT

14.2 is the minimum recommended in the service manual.

> Can anyone tell me how many volts the system should charge at while
> the car idles? I have heard different numbers, anywhere from 12.5 to
> 14.0, from multiple sources.
>
> Thanks!

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