YukonDCXL Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hey guy, If my charger charges at 14.4v (ctek 7002) shouldnt my volt meter inside the car read that when I turn on the key while charging? it is only reading around 13.7 I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoit Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 with the engine off...right? 2007 Chevy Aveo Ls sedan 2 Sundown Xv2 on scv4k @ .5 ohm 2 pair RE XXX 6.5 components on sax200.4 @ 2 ohm Big Three, Three runs 1/0 power from front to back, 1 ground front to back Two runs ground from rear bank to chassis XS power d3100 upfront, 3 Odyssey 2150s in bank Singer 220 amp alt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Get your volt meter out and find out who is lieing. You have a stinger meter ? SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonDCXL Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have the smd vm-1. Yes with car off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Get your meter out. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo1103 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 check the voltage on the charger itself and work back from that with a voltmeter 2002 Honda CR-VAlpine 9887My BuildRebuilding... Second Skin Damp 4 DC XL 15's 2 DC 5ks Singer 320 amp 6 cap banksSky High wire 2 VM-1's OM-1 all under window line Team DC Audio Obama has a law he's trying to pass right now, trying to ban Leo for being a threat to children everywhere.EDIT: Not in a JP kind of way. I thought I was going to die from all the jizz filling my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Well your car will draw some power with the key on. The ctek cables aren't designed how we like things in car audio for as little voltage drop as is possible. They designed it in the acceptable range. So there could be one or more of the following going on Voltage drop through ctek cables Ctek cannot keep up with the demand your car presents, and you are seeing 13.7 because of mild capacitive effect of the batteries Meter reads off or is in poor location Ctek is inaccurate Grab a DMM and check the voltage with the car off, where the plugs on the ctek are connected. You'll get your answer there ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonDCXL Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 okay ill try that. Also after a full charge with the ctek and taking it off the battery my xs is down to 12.2v after 5 minutes of the key being on and headlights off. dome lights in car were on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 That much is normal. Cars draw power. Even though the engine is off there are gobs of electronics running in the background ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonDCXL Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Thanks. when I get home I will get my volt meter out and see what the deal is. I was using an extension cable also that might be contributing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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