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Posted by: stevend914 May 29 2018, 07:20 AM

The voltage gauge is showing just over 12 volts but the voltmeter is showing 13.5. Could the gauge be faulty?

Posted by: 76-914 May 29 2018, 07:28 AM

Normal. If you run a dedicated wire from the battery to the Gauge it will be the same reading.

Posted by: 914Sixer May 29 2018, 07:30 AM

Don't worry, your gauge is about as accurate as it is going to get. Not made with the performance of today's gauges. Remember these were cheap cars.

Posted by: stevend914 May 29 2018, 07:38 AM

OK, thanks to you both

Posted by: porschetub May 30 2018, 03:49 PM

QUOTE(stevend914 @ May 30 2018, 01:38 AM)

OK, thanks to you both

Have the same issue with a new VDO volt meter,I have a separate Hella fuse box I put in for any extra's,plan to wire the gauge direct to there.
I checked the gauge and its fine off a battery, appears to be reading 1.2 volts low.
I'am wired to the original centre console loom, guess the wiring too light and old to carry all the current.