Battery keeps going flat, even when replaced with a new one. Can ayone help?
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Hello,
Can anyone help me with this please.
My car failed to start last week. (battery was flat first thing in the morning)
I got a jump start, and checked the Link module to see what voltage the alternator was putting to the battery.
It read 14.3 volts.
So I asumed my battery was nackered and the alternator was working, and got a new battery fitted. (same day)
Today the same thing has happened. The car fails to start because of a flat battery. Again, I got a jump start.
This time the Link reads 12.2v. I checked the earth strap, and the started motor for loose connections, but it looks OK. There is no corrosion on any of the terminals, and they are tight.
Can this still be the alternator that is faulty, even though the Link is showing that is is working OK?
Is there anything else I can check, maybey something simple....fuses
Thanks
Scoty
Can anyone help me with this please.
My car failed to start last week. (battery was flat first thing in the morning)
I got a jump start, and checked the Link module to see what voltage the alternator was putting to the battery.
It read 14.3 volts.
So I asumed my battery was nackered and the alternator was working, and got a new battery fitted. (same day)
Today the same thing has happened. The car fails to start because of a flat battery. Again, I got a jump start.
This time the Link reads 12.2v. I checked the earth strap, and the started motor for loose connections, but it looks OK. There is no corrosion on any of the terminals, and they are tight.
Can this still be the alternator that is faulty, even though the Link is showing that is is working OK?
Is there anything else I can check, maybey something simple....fuses
Thanks
Scoty
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Sounds like one of the diodes in your Alternator have failed. It will still charge with reduced current flow but will leak away battery current when standing idle.
Most auto electricians can replace the diodes / rectifier pack. Not too expensive, £20 ish IIRC.
Andy
Most auto electricians can replace the diodes / rectifier pack. Not too expensive, £20 ish IIRC.
Andy
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Have you checked the drive belt??
A friend with a Golf had exactly the same prob, belt didnt screech at all..
Wouldnt start in the morning(flat batt)/light on whilst running/lights would dim whilst driving etc etc
Checked the voltage at idle and it was about 12.6v (not good) when i revved the engine the voltage dropped to 11.9v.....
Changed the drive belt and 'hey presto' 13.7v
I did try tightening the belt but it made no difference.
Just a thought??
Rob
A friend with a Golf had exactly the same prob, belt didnt screech at all..
Wouldnt start in the morning(flat batt)/light on whilst running/lights would dim whilst driving etc etc
Checked the voltage at idle and it was about 12.6v (not good) when i revved the engine the voltage dropped to 11.9v.....
Changed the drive belt and 'hey presto' 13.7v
I did try tightening the belt but it made no difference.
Just a thought??
Rob
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The way to tell if the diode has gone bad is to check the output of the altenator with a volt meter set to AC voltage. On a good alt you should see around 0.03v AC on a bad one the AC voltage will be much higher. hope that is of some help.
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