Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter?
[Re: MO_PA]
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01/10/19 05:47 PM
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The amp gauge has been an issue in many of the old mopes.The wire to the gauge comes in through the bulkhead connector then through the ignition switch and then to the gauge.I would bypass a few feet of wire and go right to the volt gauge from the bulkhead.
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Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter?
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01/10/19 06:50 PM
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the ammeter is not the guilty, the alternator is, then, after that the terminals at bulkhead, after that, the owner ( LOL ) and "techs" ( double LOL )... but... whatever
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Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter?
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The amp gauge has been an issue in many of the old mopes.The wire to the gauge comes in through the bulkhead connector then through the ignition switch and then to the gauge.I would bypass a few feet of wire and go right to the volt gauge from the bulkhead. Nope Want to test it? Leave your keys in your pocket. Sit in driver's seat. Look at ammeter Turn on headlights. What happens?
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Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter?
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01/10/19 08:50 PM
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My 63 and a buds 70 RR when the amp gauge went,,,the route of that wire whatever the color was as I stated.I'm no expert,but I did drive by the Holiday inn express.
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Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter?
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3rd gen charger based, but same basics on all. Ignition switch is spliced into the circuit between amm and alt.
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Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? "UP DATE"
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01/11/19 03:54 PM
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I think I found the perfect volt meter, The 1994 Jeep volt meter I happen to have looks the same shape and I think it will go in the dash without much modification. Tomorrow will tell. please post pics of the jeep item. ...
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Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter? "UP DATE"
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01/12/19 02:08 PM
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I think I found the perfect volt meter, The 1994 Jeep volt meter I happen to have looks the same shape and I think it will go in the dash without much modification. Tomorrow will tell. please post pics of the jeep item. ... Thank You !
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Re: Replace dash amp meter with a volt meter?
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01/12/19 04:14 PM
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Except when the ammeter shorts to the instrument cluster and the other nonsense that happens with a 40yo car.
Stupid charge path for the alternator and has been since the cars where rolled off the assembly line. Sorry, didn't understand what you said, but if is what I think, the "problem" with the ammeters is more than the ammeter itself. Is the lack of power from stock alts.
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