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.