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Testing - Voltage/Amperage

Testing - Voltage/Amperage
Battery specific gravity
Standard specific gravity
Except Maintenance-Free Battery
1.25 - 1.29
At 20 degrees C (68 degrees F)
Battery Voltage
Maintenance-Free Battery
Standard Voltage
Except Maintenance-Free Battery
12.5 - 12.9 V
At 20 degrees C (68 degrees F.
Charging Circuit Without Load
With the engine running from idling to 2,000 rpm
Standard Amperage 10 A (or less)
Standard Voltage 13.2 - 14.8 V
Charging Circuit With Load
With the engine running at 2,000 rpm,, turn on the high beam headlights and place the heater blower switch at high
Standard Amperage 30 A (or more)