26-03-2014, 04:25 PM
The car has only just been started and starter motors draw a considerable amount of current. The battery needs to recharged so will "sap" power from the alternator. If that battery was fully recharged after a long drive like i suggested, it should hit around the 14.4 mark.
Take into account things like heated windows and heaters when its cold at first start in the morning as well and you have a considerable drain on the alternator as well. In the middle of winter, seeing 11v isn't unusual until its warmed up and fully recharged.
Take into account things like heated windows and heaters when its cold at first start in the morning as well and you have a considerable drain on the alternator as well. In the middle of winter, seeing 11v isn't unusual until its warmed up and fully recharged.
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1999 China Blue 306 GTi6 - Eaton Supercharged - 214.5bhp 181lbft
1999 China Blue 306 GTi6 - Eaton Supercharged - 214.5bhp 181lbft