80 series 12 or 24 v

pudd99 · Post by **pudd99** » Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:27 pm

This could be a really stupid question but how do i tell if my 80 series is 12 or 24 volt? Or does the v even stand for volt? Thanks in advance

silveradoman · Post by **silveradoman** » Tue Apr 05, 2016 8:47 pm

I like the easy way, count batterys 1=12, 2=24.
but from model codes pass

churchill · Post by **churchill** » Tue Apr 05, 2016 8:58 pm

Mine has 2 batteries but voltmeter on the dash says it charges to 12V (14V actual) but the starter is a 24V unit. I have found a starter relay that looks like it joins the circuit from 12V to 24V for the starter... So maybe some are both?

mudlva · Post by **mudlva** » Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:35 pm

As above start is 24v and everything else including the oe winch is 12v

mumbls · Post by **mumbls** » Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:19 pm

Could be a 24valve engine if it's got the 24V written on it, check the engine model 1HDT / F / T / E

Otherwise as others have said if it's got a working series /parallel switch for starting, with dual batteries it's prob 12 with 24 starting, tho some Australian imports are just dual 12v , follow the leads from pax battery to confirm

BlakeNZ · Post by **BlakeNZ** » Wed Apr 06, 2016 6:05 am

yeah it could be referring to the 12valve vs the 24 valve engine.

Gardengnome · Post by **Gardengnome** » Wed Apr 06, 2016 11:22 am

For voltage

1 battery = 12v no other options. Done, have a beer.

2 batteries could be either 12v or 24v

Follow the battery cables.
If both -ve cables go to the chassis or block the its 12V

If one of the -ve terminals goes to the other battery's +ve then its 24v

For valves.

Google 12 valve and 24 valve 80 series engine images. the rocker covers are way different.

To be absolutely, concrete, 100% sure, take the head off and start counting.

churchill · Post by **churchill** » Wed Apr 06, 2016 8:06 pm

1HD-FT's are pretty easy, the have a big wide rocker cover with "24 Valve" written on it.

evolution02 · Post by **evolution02** » Wed Apr 06, 2016 10:16 pm

All 80 series landcruisers with 2 batteries are 12 volt but with 24 volt starting via a big relay by the passengers side battery, leave this battery alone. You should only ever connect any accessories like winch etc to the drivers side battery as it always remains the 12 volt

There are some budget normally non turbo 80 series ones out there that are 12 volt only

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:33 am

evolution02 wrote:All 80 series landcruisers with 2 batteries are 12 volt but with 24 volt starting via a big relay by the passengers side battery, leave this battery alone. You should only ever connect any accessories like winch etc to the drivers side battery as it always remains the 12 volt

There are some budget normally non turbo 80 series ones out there that are 12 volt only

What he said....

Lchundy · Post by **Lchundy** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:09 pm

There are some kiwi and ozzie new petrol version with 2 batteries 12v starter
12 vavle and 24 valve

pudd99 · Post by **pudd99** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:28 pm

Right too easy thanks team!!

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