After engine start the Voltage increased to 14.1 (the values after decimal point are approximate)



If the voltage stayed there at 14V or so, why did the mechanic replace the alternator ? That was perfectly fine.

Plus, I think he installed an alternator for 2004 and up which has a different ...

You mentioned that battery voltage was low when car not running, before alternator change.

What is battery voltage when not running after alternator change (wait an hour if car was just driven)? Also please report on battery voltage with headlights on including high beams at idle, and separately ...

On a 150,000 mile car the fan speed drop on braking can be due to worn fan bushings. When you have several higher amperage users on and the engine goes to idle the voltage does go down and you will notice some dimming. The fan bushings being worn will make the fan draw more current and may be the ...

Dear Volvo specialists and enthusiasts,
I've got an issue with my 2002 Volvo V70 XC (152000 odo.). The issue is as follows:
several months ago I noticed that the lights (low beams and interior lights) go dim if I use the rear window motors, also when the heating or just the cabin fan is on and I ...