Alternator charging same/low after new one installed

I noticed the alternator charging at 13.9/14.0 volts and decided to change it. I expected it to be between 14 and 14.5.

Changed the alternator (Denso) and the battery and have the same volts. Between 13.8 and 14.0. I immediately expected a bad new alternator but to have the same charging between old and new?

Thought I would put it out there to you guys. What are your volts like when charging? I have the 4.0 V6 with towing package so the alternator is pushing 130amps.

I measured the volts at the bolt on the alternator to discount any bad connections.

Found this thread (couple years old):
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/alternator-output-voltage.561465/

Thinking just to ignore the low voltage and keep on driving. I notice no detriment when driving.

Let me know....

 

It's a smart alternator and won't charge more than needed, 13.8-14 is fine. If you had an AGM battery and wanted a boosted charge voltage there is threads here about that.

Also an alternator doesn't push amps, your electronics pull them. The alternator is just able to supply 130a

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-northstar-agm-battery-voltage-booster-upgrade.604478/

 

The charging rate of 13.9/14.0 volts is Normal. There was no need to replace the alternator.

 

Depending on ambient and engine temp mine charges 13.2-14.1, has since it was new so normal.
IMO charging a battery above about 14.2 for extended periods unless it's an AGM battery espesially in hot climates is really hard on it.

 

Agreed. I see new vehicles charging to 14.2. Up until the last few years, they all charged to 14.7. Yes it throws us for a loop, thinking its a weak alternator.

 

Thanks for all your replies.

I did unnecessarily (it seems) replace the alternator. Even my hand held TopDon Diagnose Scanner said weak alternator.

https://www.topdonusa.com/products/artibattery-101

Live and learn I guess...