Going crazy with new Duster and over voltage issue.

ultimatejay said

Got it thanks, you were right the points were open. So with key on and meter from positive post on battery to IGN lead at ballast im getting .65 which isnt terrible. So now I will check for voltage drops as you mentioned. Like i said I checked the bulkhead connections and they look good so I will check ammeter and ignition switch and go from there. Thanks.

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OK the voltage you measure--whatever it is--ADDS to the VR setpoint. So "let's say" that after warming up, the VR is at 13.8. That .65 adds to the VR setpoint and "in theory" (and if there is no drop in the ground side) the VR will run the battery to 13.8 + .65 = 14.45. Now that is not "terrible" and if that is true there might be something else wrong. The VR might be out of spec which is not common but can happen. There MIGHT be drop right at the VR terminals/ connector. If you order yourself a rifle cleaning brush for .177 (bb gun/ pellet size) that will fit inside those connector terminals.

THE OTHER issue that might be happening here is that the drop MAY BE CHANGING that is "say" a bad terminal in the bulkhead connector, movement from you removing/ checking/ re inserting the connector may have changed the problem. Vibration/ movement may change it, and if it's in the ignition switch just wiggling the key migiht change "the problem"