How do you tell if a vehicle is 12 or 24 volt?
How do you tell if a vehicle is 12 or 24 volt?
You may say if it is 12V or 24V in several ways:
- Read the battery labels, voltage is usually written there.
- Measure the voltage using a voltmeter (or multimeter)
- Read the user manual.
- Count the caps on your battery. 6 caps usually mean 12V.
- Compare the size. 24V batteries are larger than 12V.
What happens if you put a 24 volt battery in a 12 volt car?
It might seem like the obvious answer is yes, but unfortunately, it's not advised. 24-volt batteries typically have twice as many cells as 12-volt batteries, meaning that you will need at least two 12 volt batteries to power your car instead of one 12 volt battery.
What vehicles have a 24 volt system?
24-Volt Vehicle Systems These higher voltage electrical systems are common in commercial, industrial and military vehicles for these reasons. These vehicles typically use diesel engines with high compression, so powerful starters are required. Reliability is increased due to fewer problems with voltage drops.