Why does my check gauge drop to zero check?
My check gauges light was also followed by a low voltage code the next day. One thing that I was looking into though was the temp sensor that is under the battery. It reads the temp of the battery and then sends a signal to the PCM on how much to charge. The other thing was maybe the regulator was bad in the PCM.
What does it mean when my ” check gauges ” light comes on?
Her mechanical career has spanned 41 years working on everything from Porsches to Heavy Equipment to including classic vehicles which she owns several and has personally restored in a world dominated by men. What Does It Mean When My “Check Gauges” Light Comes On?
Why does the Volt gauge drop all the way down?
Lesson learned, volt gauge on the dashboard dropping all the way down likely means alternator. Funny thing is it’s probably set up that way in the ECM to warn the average (clueless) person of something wrong.
Where is the check gauge on a Dakota Durango?
In case anyone reads this in the future, when you start your Dakota/Durango and the Vehicle Starts, Voltage Guage goes up to 10-11 Volts then drops down to 0 and “check gauges” light comes on, your first check is the Big Fuse located in the ECM (engine Control Module). Usually 120-140 or 160 depending on your alternator.
What makes my car voltage gauge read low?
As a vehicle slows, engine/generator RPM slows and the current (amperage) output of the generator may not be sufficient to supply the loads, the vehicle system voltage will drop and the lights will dim. Dimming of the lights is an indication that current is being pulled from the battery.
My check gauges light was also followed by a low voltage code the next day. One thing that I was looking into though was the temp sensor that is under the battery. It reads the temp of the battery and then sends a signal to the PCM on how much to charge. The other thing was maybe the regulator was bad in the PCM.
What causes the voltage gauge to drop to zero?
Double check the plug to your altinator and the one hot wire going to it. Had the same problem a while back, except for the lights flickering. Would like to say I have an answer for you but I don’t becasue my problem went away soon after. It happened though when I was driving one time in an extreme down pour.
Her mechanical career has spanned 41 years working on everything from Porsches to Heavy Equipment to including classic vehicles which she owns several and has personally restored in a world dominated by men. What Does It Mean When My “Check Gauges” Light Comes On?
Double check the plug to your altinator and the one hot wire going to it. Had the same problem a while back, except for the lights flickering. Would like to say I have an answer for you but I don’t becasue my problem went away soon after. It happened though when I was driving one time in an extreme down pour.
What causes the CHK guage light to come on?
Chk guages means all gauges . Voltage /temp/oil/ etc etc . Anyone of the gages could cause that warning light . Make sure you havevthe proper voltage ,,that the temp Guage isnt too high or too cold . (Possibly not working ) . Look for random fluctuations in the gauges as well .could be an intermittent issue you just haven’t noticed .
In case anyone reads this in the future, when you start your Dakota/Durango and the Vehicle Starts, Voltage Guage goes up to 10-11 Volts then drops down to 0 and “check gauges” light comes on, your first check is the Big Fuse located in the ECM (engine Control Module). Usually 120-140 or 160 depending on your alternator.