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04-12-2018, 08:24 AM | #1 |
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Amp Gauge reads when not running ?
My 1939 pick-up Amp Gauge reads when not running if I turn ON the switch. The gauge has two connections, not a single wire gauge. It is powered from the key switch with the other gauges and is grounded on the second connection. The other gauges work fine. When running the gauge reads in the (N) area.
Thanks for any thoughts. Dan |
04-12-2018, 08:28 AM | #2 |
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Re: Amp Gauge reads when not running ?
The gauge could show a slight discharge (Low) when turned on and the engine not running. Is that what you are seeing? Is this what your gauge looks like?
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04-12-2018, 03:57 PM | #4 |
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Re: Amp Gauge reads when not running ?
The picture you attached is the type of Amp Gauge that I have. It reads (L) only when the switch is Off. As soon as I switch it On the Amp Gauge goes to the (N) area. When I start the truck it stays in the (N) area.
Very confusing. Thanks, Dan |
04-12-2018, 04:03 PM | #5 |
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Re: Amp Gauge reads when not running ?
The way you say how it is wired and the way it read says it's a volt meter
not an ammeter . Bob |
04-12-2018, 04:53 PM | #6 |
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04-14-2018, 04:52 PM | #7 |
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Re: Amp Gauge reads when not running ?
Thanks to everyone that responded to my question.
I believe that Bob Wells has explained that what I thought was an Amp gauge is actually a Battery gauge and it would have a read when I turn on the switch before starting the motor. Thanks again, Dan |
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