thankyou Yedor for ya help. it has eliminated a few more things that all the guys have helped me out with. might go somewhere monday and get them to check the batteries properly and see if its that. but you've all been a great help.
thankyou Yedor for ya help. it has eliminated a few more things that all the guys have helped me out with. might go somewhere monday and get them to check the batteries properly and see if its that. but you've all been a great help.
the stock battery gauge in the dash sits on 12v driving and drops a little when idling if thats any help.
I think that's a good idea.
Also get them to double check the charge rate of the alternator and to check for leakage current when the vehicle is turned off.
Good luck with it.
Cheers Rodney
In an earlier post you stated the alternator was producing 14 volts, where was this measured?Quote:
Originally Posted by bad055
You did check the main earths from the batteries?
just checked the white wire again and there is a small spark.
i used a meter that ya have to put a little plate off the post, connect the wires to the end of the plate and connect the meter on 2 connections on the plate. it read 14v exactly.
That will be the cause of your batteries going flat.Quote:
Originally Posted by bad055
so the altinator is on its way out?
Yes, the spark indicates the alternator is drawing current/using power when it should not be.
ok. thankyou very much for your time. will have to get a new one.
Has the wiring at the back of the alternator been modified? does it still have the original connector for the two smaller wires? or has this been replaced with aftermarket crimp terminals?
there goes the holiday. but at least i know what it is. you's all have been a great help and this is the best forum. without it, i bet there would be 1000's of unsolved problems. thatnks again guys, and you Yendor. ya know from the start what it was.
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its got after market round crimp connectors that go over the post.
There is another plug at the alternator that pushes into the alternator, it will have two small wires, is this one still original?Quote:
Originally Posted by bad055
sorry, yes it is still original plastic clip.
No worries mate, your alternator has a problem.
Get it tested, repaired/replaced then we can start to work through your other electrical problems.
thankyou for you help.
And Rodney IS a LEGEND! Again!
Merry Christmas Rodney best wishes to your family mate. Thanks for your help.
Hopefully ol'mate gets to go camping with his kids. Nice one.
hay guys. just an up date, i got my alternator problems sorted. i put a vl commodore alternator in the old girl. got it for nothing off a cousin and fitted all up. works perfect. so we are just getting organised to take off somewhere for a few days. so we get our holiday after all. just gotta find somewhere not so bloody hot. lol. thanks to everyone, and i'll let ya's know how it all goes.
Good luck with your holiday mate, hope all goes well. I know i`m a little late but you possibly could of disconected the alternater each night to stop the power drain and reconected in the morning to start.
Steve