VoltMeter Needle Dancing - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Razorback_Fan · 08-02-2003, 08:36 PM

OK while at idle when turn signal is on my voltmeter needel ticks with the turn signal. Any idea on what is causing this?

junkyardpartseeker · 08-02-2003, 08:50 PM

Might be normal, my 84 suburban does the same thing.

Tommy

87 STEPPER · 08-02-2003, 09:11 PM

This is a normal condition every chevy truck iv'e owned has done this.

**swervin ervin** · 08-02-2003, 10:24 PM

Mine does and I have Autometer gauges. It's normal.

crackajacka · 08-02-2003, 11:34 PM

mine never did.

apstguy · 08-03-2003, 12:49 AM

Depends on the load (a/c, stereo, etc.) but mine does it.

Mike76251 · 08-03-2003, 01:37 AM

You need a damping circuit on those to keep that from happening.
Chevy is not going to put one in for us!

RockHQ · 08-03-2003, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike76251
You need a damping circuit on those to keep that from happening.
Chevy is not going to put one in for us!

So once you put a damping circuit for the voltmeter, what exactly would you like it to show? 13.5 volts constantly? Might as well just glue the gauge needle solid.

Razorback_Fan · 08-03-2003, 09:47 AM

Cool I won't worry.

PHOENIX · 08-04-2003, 01:05 PM

Mine also does it, I also have autometers.

Needle bounces with sterio too, depending on the sound and amp draw.

I need a higher output alternator.

Electric fan and headlights together make my headlights kind of dim. Drives me crazy.

crackajacka · 08-04-2003, 10:27 PM

mine never did dance at all. my load includes a sony cdx-mp30(mp3 player), a 600 watt amp, a 12, stock gauges, the cool blue type headlights, grounding problems so the park lights work but the blinker part doesnt, plus the battery was about dry so might be a grounding problem or the gauge who knows

08-02-2003, 08:36 PM	#1
Razorback_Fan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 188	VoltMeter Needle Dancing OK while at idle when turn signal is on my voltmeter needel ticks with the turn signal. Any idea on what is causing this? __________________ 84 C-10 Want a free xbox 360 elite go here to see how http://geocities.com/razorbackfan90/

08-02-2003, 08:50 PM	#2
junkyardpartseeker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mabelvale, AR Posts: 695	voltmeter Might be normal, my 84 suburban does the same thing. Tommy __________________ junkyardpartseeker@sbcglobal.net

08-02-2003, 09:11 PM	#3
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	This is a normal condition every chevy truck iv'e owned has done this. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

08-02-2003, 10:24 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Mine does and I have Autometer gauges. It's normal. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

08-02-2003, 11:34 PM	#5
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	mine never did. __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

08-03-2003, 12:49 AM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Depends on the load (a/c, stereo, etc.) but mine does it. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

08-03-2003, 01:37 AM	#7
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	You need a damping circuit on those to keep that from happening. Chevy is not going to put one in for us!

08-03-2003, 09:47 AM	#9
Razorback_Fan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 188	Cool I won't worry. __________________ 84 C-10 Want a free xbox 360 elite go here to see how http://geocities.com/razorbackfan90/

08-04-2003, 01:05 PM	#10
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Mine also does it, I also have autometers. Needle bounces with sterio too, depending on the sound and amp draw. I need a higher output alternator. Electric fan and headlights together make my headlights kind of dim. Drives me crazy. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

08-04-2003, 10:27 PM	#11
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	mine never did dance at all. my load includes a sony cdx-mp30(mp3 player), a 600 watt amp, a 12, stock gauges, the cool blue type headlights, grounding problems so the park lights work but the blinker part doesnt, plus the battery was about dry so might be a grounding problem or the gauge who knows __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

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