I have a year old 100amp powermaster alt with a one wire hookup. 6 gage cable and a in line fuse. I replaced the voltage regulator and starter about 2 months ago. Im thinking the voltage problem started around the time I replaced the regulator.
The voltage will randomly jump from 8 to 17 volts periodically. Other times its fine. I dont have a weak battery yet so Im wondering if its just a bad guage or what. When the volts dip low the battery light will just barely come on and then flicker on and off. When it jumps to 17 volts the lights flicker brighter/dimmer. Im guessing its either a bad alt., voltage regulator or a bad ground of some sort. I've checked the wiring for the alt. several times and it seems to be fine.
The voltage will randomly jump from 8 to 17 volts periodically. Other times its fine. I dont have a weak battery yet so Im wondering if its just a bad guage or what. When the volts dip low the battery light will just barely come on and then flicker on and off. When it jumps to 17 volts the lights flicker brighter/dimmer. Im guessing its either a bad alt., voltage regulator or a bad ground of some sort. I've checked the wiring for the alt. several times and it seems to be fine.