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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
May 06, 2018

AGM Starting Battery Voltage 2014 Grand Cherokee

I have a new to me 2014 Grand Cherokee toad with a OEM 800 CCA AGM starting battery. Entering/exiting the car causes the battery voltage to drop to 12.0V. The lights/electronics alone will draw 8-9A i...
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
May 06, 2018
Car dashboard voltmeter...

"What voltage does the meter read?"

"Yes"

Battery voltage must be read at the battery terminals suing a meter that cost more than seven cents to stamp out.

According to my car's dashboard gauge, when I turn the key to "on" I have a tad over 8 volts. Yes. Absurd

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