turn signal, and my volt gauge???

*1996BLKBauer* · 03-05-2012, 09:57 AM

When ever I turn on my turn signal, the volt gauge dips down, when ever the relay clicks on. I find it hard to believe that the turn signal circuit draws that much power, so what is going on here?

**Rick** · 03-05-2012, 10:06 AM

Engine off or on? With the engine off the drop is more noticeable. It is normal.

*1996BLKBauer* · 03-05-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Engine off or on? With the engine off the drop is more noticeable. It is normal.

When the engine is on.like I said, I find it odd that it would draw that much power, ALT is good to, new at about 5,000 miles ago. battery is good, and holds a charge well.

*1996BLKBauer* · 03-06-2012, 11:06 AM

For some reason this morning, it did not do it. probably because i talked about it on here... I hate trying to fix intermittent problems.

yavapaires · 03-06-2012, 03:13 PM

Why not go get a real volt meter? Extremely easy to hook up, temporary check to get a good reading. Also you will be able to see what the alternator is really doing.

03-05-2012, 09:57 AM	#1
1996BLKBauer Harold Tellefsen McHenry, IL 1996 Eddie Bauer AWD V8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,016 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	turn signal, and my volt gauge??? When ever I turn on my turn signal, the volt gauge dips down, when ever the relay clicks on. I find it hard to believe that the turn signal circuit draws that much power, so what is going on here? __________________ *Martha, My 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition* Upgrades coming along nicely... -Alpine stereo, with Alpine Doorspeakers and MTX Subs -15x7 Cragar Soft 8's, On Hankook 235/75R15 Tires -Upgraded CB Radio soon(Radio Shack Special now) -POR 15 undercoat(Summer Project)

03-05-2012, 10:06 AM	#2
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,253 Vehicle Specs	Engine off or on? With the engine off the drop is more noticeable. It is normal. __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

03-06-2012, 11:06 AM	#4
1996BLKBauer Harold Tellefsen McHenry, IL 1996 Eddie Bauer AWD V8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,016 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	For some reason this morning, it did not do it. probably because i talked about it on here... I hate trying to fix intermittent problems. __________________ *Martha, My 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition* Upgrades coming along nicely... -Alpine stereo, with Alpine Doorspeakers and MTX Subs -15x7 Cragar Soft 8's, On Hankook 235/75R15 Tires -Upgraded CB Radio soon(Radio Shack Special now) -POR 15 undercoat(Summer Project)

03-06-2012, 03:13 PM	#5
yavapaires Wannabe Elite Explorer Dewey, Az 1996 XLT Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 743 Vehicle Specs	Why not go get a real volt meter? Extremely easy to hook up, temporary check to get a good reading. Also you will be able to see what the alternator is really doing.