Voltage Drop on MY10 VE SSV Ute

[M500]

Has anyone experienced any voltage changes with their VE? My SSV Ute starts up and generally runs with 14.9v but sometimes drops to around 13.5v. This seems to coincide with a change in performance.

Any feedback would be greatly appriciated.

 

[scozz76]

I don't own a VE but i'd say 13.5v is fine.

Best to be safe, check all your earth connections and make sure your battery terminals are tight.
Also check the B+ connection on the back of the alternator and make sure it's tight. Normally the alternator light flickers for a bit if there's a problem with the B+ connection

 

[big fella]

Has anyone experienced any voltage changes with their VE? My SSV Ute starts up and generally runs with 14.9v but sometimes drops to around 13.5v. This seems to coincide with a change in performance.

Any feedback would be greatly appriciated.

Had my SSV wagon now for a few days and also have noticed this, but I drop down to 12.9v. I don't see this as a problem because I have a 07 D4D Prado and it never gets above 13.5v. It starts every time without fail or fuss. Won't recharge a dual battery properly though, but that's another story on another forum.

 

[-Junior-]

Has anyone experienced any voltage changes with their VE? My SSV Ute starts up and generally runs with 14.9v but sometimes drops to around 13.5v. This seems to coincide with a change in performance.

Any feedback would be greatly appriciated.

I don't see this as much of a problem at 13.5v. But you should air on the side of caution and have it checked. May be something stupid like a software issue.

Had my SSV wagon now for a few days and also have noticed this, but I drop down to 12.9v. I don't see this as a problem because I have a 07 D4D Prado and it never gets above 13.5v. It starts every time without fail or fuss. Won't recharge a dual battery properly though, but that's another story on another forum.

Welcome to the dark side big fella it's not quite the same as PP, but can be useful and also a laugh at times.

EDIT: Just out of curiosity, are both cars AFM, may have something to do with that?

 

[M500]

I am thinking in relation to the tune which would have been done when the voltage was higher and therefore may be out of whack when the voltage drops

 

[-Junior-]

I am thinking in relation to the tune which would have been done when the voltage was higher and therefore may be out of whack when the voltage drops

Do you meen the factory tune or have you had it retuned by someone else?

 

[M500]

Do you meen the factory tune or have you had it retuned by someone else?

The car was retuned by VCM in Vic

 

[IvanTheTerrible]

VE commodores only charge when required. If not the computer shuts the alternator down to reduce load on the engine and save fuel.


Ian