Is this a normal volt reading? Or should I get an actual multimeter? (1 Viewer)

[fblainen11]

I noticed my car was slow to crank yesterday. This morning no dice. So I got a new battery in and I'm now worried that there may be other issues.

My passenger headlight was giving me issues...it wasn't working but not burnt out. I had my brother check it out and play with this harness it came on...this was a few weeks ago.

I also installed a winch two months ago. I checked that to make sure the switch was off...it was.

The battery has been in there at least two years since I bought it. Am I borrowing trouble thinking there's something else wrong?

I also keep my headlights on auto. I just found out that there's a small draw when the car is off for that.

 

[bhsdriller]

That line it's right under is 13.5V, idk how accurate it is. Check with multimeter and report back

 

[ramangain]

What does Techstream or a Scangage say about voltage? If you trust that gauge for accuracy, you are bound for disappointment

 

[3_puppies]

might want to fill the tank.

 

[fblainen11]

might want to fill the tank.

Took the photo at the gas station.

 

[riffman12]

That's about where mine reads

 

[gatormark91]

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[fblainen11]

Clean all the battery contacts with a wire brush and make sure they are TIGHT. Volts when the truck is running don't tell you anything about battery health, BTW.

Battery should be gtg now. I bought new Toyota battery today.

 

[gatormark91]

Battery should be gtg now. I bought new Toyota battery today.

I deleted my comment while you were posting.

 

[fblainen11]

I deleted my comment while you were posting.

You're good. Reminded me I was in a hurry and didn't put anything in the posts to prevent corrosion.

 

[Lonegrasshopper]

If you don't yet have a multimeter you should get one. They're like $20.00, and can come in handy. I find them really convenient in quickly identifying negative and positive wires.

 

[fblainen11]

If you don't yet have a multimeter you should get one. They're like $20.00, and can come in handy. I find them really convenient in quickly identifying negative and positive wires.

Just ordered one on Amazon.
Mine was destroyed in hurricane Laura along with several other of my tools a few months ago.