Hi Fellow IH8MUDers,
Started to notice that the battery gauge on my 98LX470 started spiking towards 18V when I turn on the car. The spike correlates with increasing the RPMs as I drive the vehicle. The Battery lights is turning on as well. After driving the car for a bit the gauge goes back to normal and the battery warning light also turns off.
I had a Denso alternator replacement put in this car just a year ago. Looks like this vehicle model fits the 12V version. Also replaced the battery last week, didn't solve the issue.
I did some research and saw that this may be a result of voltage regulator getting shot. Thought I get everyone's thought.
Started to notice that the battery gauge on my 98LX470 started spiking towards 18V when I turn on the car. The spike correlates with increasing the RPMs as I drive the vehicle. The Battery lights is turning on as well. After driving the car for a bit the gauge goes back to normal and the battery warning light also turns off.
I had a Denso alternator replacement put in this car just a year ago. Looks like this vehicle model fits the 12V version. Also replaced the battery last week, didn't solve the issue.
I did some research and saw that this may be a result of voltage regulator getting shot. Thought I get everyone's thought.
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