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High Voltmeter reading - schwarz968 - 03-15-2005

The Voltmeter of my 94 coupe goes to the max volt position (approx 14 VDC) when the ignition switch is placed to the RUN position with or without the engine actually running. When the key is placed OFF, the indicator needle drops back to Zero VDC.



I had some other items looked at by my local Porsche dealership (I just purchased the car a few weeks ago) and the mechanic checked the alternator and said voltage out put was good and it's either a bad guage or circuit board. Rather vague I thought.



Any more thoughts on trouble shooting or sources to purchase repair parts? The dealer wants $240+ for the guage alone.

High Voltmeter reading - flash - 03-15-2005

not an unheard of problem - both silverblt and midblu have the same problem - both had blown voltage regulators which seem to have taken out the guage at the same time



no easy fix i know of

High Voltmeter reading - schwarz968 - 03-15-2005

Thanks Flash. Nice to know I'm not alone. I assume that while changing the VR will resolve the output issue, the guage is still going to be bad so I will only be able to monitor for low output thru the idiot lite.



Anyone have leads for guage repair facilities?

High Voltmeter reading - Greimann - 03-16-2005

[quote name='schwarz968' date='Mar 15 2005, 06:59 PM']Anyone have leads for guage repair facilities?

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Try these guys.

http://www.nhspeedometer.com/

High Voltmeter reading - flash - 03-16-2005

that's where midblu left it - too much work to fix the guage - don't know yet about what silverblt will do

High Voltmeter reading - Greimann - 03-16-2005

An alternate solution then would be to use one of my gauge panels with a volt meter as one of the gauges, or as the only gauge. They can be had with one, two or three holes.

High Voltmeter reading - Silver BLT - 03-16-2005

"that's where midblu left it - too much work to fix the guage - don't know yet about what silverblt will do"



Yep, still there. I may try adding a resistor to the fried unit just for fun. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> and see where it goes from there. Personally, I don't put too much stock in stock gauges. (pun intended)

Nice self plug Greimann......<img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> only kidding, you have very nice products. Quality first! You'll be hearing from me soon.



Silver BLT

High Voltmeter reading - Greimann - 03-16-2005

[quote name='Silver BLT' date='Mar 16 2005, 07:58 AM']Nice self plug Greimann......<img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> only kidding, you have very nice products. Quality first! You'll be hearing from me soon.

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My aim is to offer solutions to problems, not sales pitches. I try not to be a pest! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

High Voltmeter reading - WYLDCTZ - 03-16-2005

That being said from Dave, I'm about to attempt to use his instructions and wiring harness to install keyless remote and trunk pop today...We'll see how this goes... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />