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Rittler2000 
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I hooked up my mobile tv to the + wire coming from the ignition switch. When i put the voltmeter on it it reads 21.9 V. I just wanted to know if that is too much Voltage because the tv is rated at 12.6 V ? And will it damage the Tv when i start my car?

Thanx for any help.

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What kind of vehicle are you installing this in? You might not be using the correct setting on your voltage meter or it could be broken. Are you sure it’s set to DC volts?

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Its a 76 cutlass supreme. The multimeter is working right. it is set to dc voltage.

Somebody told me that it might be the voltage regulator. But i never heard of that or know where that would be in the car.

What do u think?

Ben
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Dont hook anything expensive to your car until you know why it is reading this high voltage. It will damage your TV
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Have you tested the voltage at the battery? If not do so if the reading is @21 volts than you probably do have a bad voltage regulator. The alternator generates a high AC current the regulator converts it to DC and drops the voltage down to what it should be. The regulator will either be built into the alternator or be external. If you go to your local auto parts store they can tell you if it’s internal or external. Any way I would defiantly replace it. If I can remember external ones are around $20.00 or so and very easy to install. If it’s built into the alternator then you must replace your alternator. Hope this info helps and let me know what happens.

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Thank you guys. The batery also reads the same voltage. Isn't there a reguator that will plug up in the cgaretlighter for tapeplayers and all other handheld items?
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{SCRIPT} window.open=NS_ActualOpen; {/SCRIPT}Then the problem is the regulator. I would replace immediately it’s not good to run 21 volts thru your cars electrical system it’s only designed for 12-14 volts. After you get a new regulator or alternator (if the regulator is built in) you should see the voltage drop back down.
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I just wanted to ask if it is better to straight wire a car tv directly to the battery or connect it to the accessory wire. will the tv get to much amps if i wire it to the battery directly? what if i connect a switch in it?
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The battery is usualy best. Most TV's designed for the car do not require much current, but the battery is often the cleanest source of power because it acts much like a filter. You are less likely to get "snow" or interference.
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I was just curious. What ground are you touching the negative lead of the multimeter to? Make sure that the ground you're using doesn't have a lower potential than your frame. All the grounds in the vehicle should be the same but it's just food for thought.

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