Battery woes

[Sir Roofy]

As you all know the new motor went in a few weeks ago
with bleeding the Turbo getting oil through the system
we killed the battery had to jump start after that
battery was getting on so bought a new one BUT was a bit
suss when I put it in didn't spin as fast as I expected but
thought with a couple of runs it would get up to speed
Well went to start up yesterday DEAD not happy Jan
its sat for 2days everything off no indercator in the
battery that green light now waiting for auto lect
any idea what it could be

[Winnie]

Could be a faulty battery, have you got a multimeter to check if there is a current draw while the engine is off?
My Patrol did this a while ago, turned out to be a faulty diode inside the alternator.

[the evil twin]

Take the new Battery back to where you got it from and have them test it or replace it if they can't test it.

Make sure the 'new' one you put in is fully charged IE 90% or better.

Did you use your 'old' Alternator or is it a different one that came with the engine or elsewhere?

Don't rely on an Alternator based charging system to bring a 'flat' battery back up to full charge esp if the draw down has been high current.

When you get the new battery in, check the charging voltage at the battery Terminals with the engine running

[Sir Roofy]

Could be a faulty battery, have you got a multimeter to check if there is a current draw while the engine is off?
My Patrol did this a while ago, turned out to be a faulty diode inside the alternator.

Thanks Winnie ill try that

[Sir Roofy]

Take the new Battery back to where you got it from and have them test it or replace it if they can't test it.

Make sure the 'new' one you put in is fully charged IE 90% or better.

Did you use your 'old' Alternator or is it a different one that came with the engine or elsewhere?

Don't rely on an Alternator based charging system to bring a 'flat' battery back up to full charge esp if the draw down has been high current.

When you get the new battery in, check the charging voltage at the battery Terminals with the engine running

Thanks ET we used the old alternator was charging before transplant never gave it a thought
I was suss of it but with everything happening it got put to one side
ill give Burstons a ring and see what they can do

[Sir Roofy]

Yep no worrys ring centry batteries see what they can do

[Sir Roofy]

Rang auto elect just be fore Friday next week he says
all I wanted is him to tell me if and what fault I had if any
ah well flat out is good for some I guess

[Winnie]

Which auto elec are you speaking to mate?

[taslucas]

Can you borrow a charger in the meantime? It might just need a really good charge but if it is a bit sick then the cold weather will hurt it

>>>tappin from tassie

[Winnie]

Can you borrow a charger in the meantime? It might just need a really good charge but if it is a bit sick then the cold weather will hurt it

>>>tappin from tassie

But it's brand new.
Roofy I will find a card for you mate, Embo's auto elec, he's in Traf and he comes to you.