Fitted another alternator to my car and 1 day later getting battery light service battery charging system. Why is she eating alternators
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Think you need to test for battery drain, could be you have a short somewhere that is killing the alternator. disconnect earth and connect an ammeter between battery and earth should be less than 0.5 amp once system settles down (15-20 secs)sigpic WOW Nice Car !!
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Yes, will initially read high as system powers up but should settle after a few secs. Make sure everything is off, ignition radio etc and all doors closedsigpic WOW Nice Car !!
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Originally posted by Minuteman View PostYes, will initially read high as system powers up but should settle after a few secs. Make sure everything is off, ignition radio etc and all doors closedUsual Elite specification;Dancing lights, up/down windows, sliding seats, on board atlas, slippery seats, musical bumpers, storm detectors, tubeless radio, female knight rider communication system, all seeing windscreen, cherry air freshener, auto moaning passengers, learner driver, shiny door pins, rear boom box, Heko smoked window hats, rear window sunglasses, 10 million candle flame reversing lights, matching number plate lights, shiny pedals, front and rear all seeing eyes, fully integrated interrogation system, empty bank account .
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Have the starter motor checked,this also has a main feed from the battery.Insignia Elite 16T,Royal Blue non Nav. + added,
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Originally posted by Minuteman View PostThink you need to test for battery drain, could be you have a short somewhere that is killing the alternator. disconnect earth and connect an ammeter between battery and earth should be less than 0.5 amp once system settles down (15-20 secs)
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