So I have this electrical wire in my truck that is supposed to have a voltage between 2.25 and 2.5. My multimeter is showing the wire has 2.59 volts. The workshop manual says to repair the wire if it’s not within the range above. Anyway, what makes wires have more voltage than it needs? What exactly am I going to repair? A different wire making contact with the 2.59 wire?
Causes of Electrical Wire with Higher Voltage than Required?
Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by PE_T, Apr 20, 2019.
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I am not exactly sure what you working on that would require only 2 Volts DC, but in the automotive world, I would say that your not far enough out of range where I would suspect an issue.
Is this KOEO voltage or running? Have you checked your meter and leads for accuracy. Compared the reading to another meter. The variance could even be in your equipment.PE_T, blairandgretchen and Expeditor Thank this. -
Datalink wiring runs about that voltage when data is being communicated. Certain sensors produce a constant voltage with certain states depending on what it is. When devices are corrupted or sensors are out of range will cause voltage anomalies. We can tell you better if you tell us what it is you're working on.
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UPDATE———
It turns out I was looking at the wrong connector on the DEF metering unit, and I finally solved my problem. The full details are here.
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