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WTB/WTK: alternator to charge starting battery at 14 - 14.7V

Posted: April 6th, 2012, 12:17 pm
by locorolla
I need an alternator that is going to charge my starting battery (my only battery) at 14 - 14.7 Volts.

My alternator currently pushes 70amps, it's an OEM alternator for my 5A-FE engine (AE 110 Toyota Corolla, 1999 model)

My audio is small:
* one 2000w max Boss Chaos C1000
* four Kicker 6"x9"
* one Audiopipe TS-M12 in a ported box
* one 1 Farad capacitor

I would appreciate if anyone could suggest a solution and where i can get it done/to buy.

Blessinz...........

Re: WTB/WTK: alternator to charge starting battery at 14 - 1

Posted: April 6th, 2012, 12:23 pm
by locorolla
i wanna put in an Odyssey battery as my starting battery, so in order to validate the local warranty, the battery has to charge at 14 - 14.7 Volts.................

WTB/WTK: alternator to charge starting battery at 14 - 14.7V

Posted: April 7th, 2012, 5:29 pm
by Hook
They'll check the charging voltage with the a/c and headlights on like any other battery. An acceptable level is around 14V, so if you're not getting that, something's wrong.

A charging system is only as good as its weakest link, so before you jump out +$400 on a new alternator, assess the condition of your engine bay grounds and battery charge wire.

Re: WTB/WTK: alternator to charge starting battery at 14 - 1

Posted: April 8th, 2012, 3:38 pm
by locorolla
scene somebody jus remind me i need to do a "big 3" upgrade on my grounding system (long overdue)

tanx though...........