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Old 02-13-2013, 12:25 AM   #17
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Default Re: Every wonder why late model cars don't run an amp gauge

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Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida View Post
A volt meter, you have correct voltage is about the only thing it can tell you.
Au contraire, it can also tell me the battery condition prior to it failing. It can tell me when things are energized with the car not running. It will show battery voltage under a load i.e. battery test.

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Originally Posted by Patrick L. View Post
Its a matter of wiring placement and if an ammeter fails[opens] you're walking if you don't have jumper lead in your pocket..
Jumper lead i.e. bobby pin, paper clip, beer can, any wire wrapped around the terminal box nuts etc. It has to be a major problem before an A gets walked away from.
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