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Battery Voltage drops after starting engine

Old Jan 6, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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I have a question,
When I first start my truck in the morning or after it sits a few mins with it off, I notice my battery voltage drops and jumps a few times till the alternator kicks in then it stablilizes, is this normal for an 07 2500? I had both batterys checked and they are both showing perfect voltage. Its the first Diesel I've owned and I am not sure if its a circuitry issue or normal.
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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Normal. What's going on is the air intake heater (grid heater) is cycling. It draws some amps, and that's why the volt meter drops.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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Thanks,
The previous owner said its always been that way but I wasn't sure.
 
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