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Normal 14 Volt "Surface Charge"? 200 1986

posted by  lucid on  Tue Dec 9 02:33 CST 2003
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That high reading is probably what's called a "surface charge", which can show on a freshly charged battery before it's had any demands made on it. (Especially if your Alternator is putting out 15 volts)

When the battery is put into use (or over a short time), this surface charge dissipates, and the battery level drops back to its nominal 12 volts. This initial drop is normal.

So I wouldn't necessarily blame your meter.
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