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Voltmeter Gauge

The Voltmeter measures the vehicle's electrical system voltage during run or stopped conditions. The Voltmeter has two coils internally that create magnetic fields. These coils are made of a different amount of windings and are in series with a calibrated resistance. Any voltage between 5 to 15 volts will create a magnetic field that will move the pointer to the appropriate voltage indication.