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Ibartsimp Member Since: 24 Dec 2012 Location: Bordeaux, France Posts: 197 |
Hi,
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11th Jan 2013 2:25pm |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6407 |
Alternator NOT OK! should be @ 14.5 volts with engine running .
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11th Jan 2013 3:41pm |
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Ibartsimp Member Since: 24 Dec 2012 Location: Bordeaux, France Posts: 197 |
yep, right, even if not clear I was more asking if my conclusion was ok
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11th Jan 2013 4:21pm |
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mzplcg Member Since: 26 May 2010 Location: Warwickshire. England. The Commonwealth. Posts: 4029 |
Right, you have a voltmeter, but do you have an ammeter? This is what you need to look for a current drain. it needs to be connected in series with the positive battery cable, so one side to the battery +ve terminal and the other side to the battery +ve cable.
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11th Jan 2013 5:04pm |
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Ibartsimp Member Since: 24 Dec 2012 Location: Bordeaux, France Posts: 197 |
Ok, does my voltmeter also convert to ammeter?
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11th Jan 2013 5:09pm |
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mzplcg Member Since: 26 May 2010 Location: Warwickshire. England. The Commonwealth. Posts: 4029 |
Yes, the red cable goes in the left socket on the meter and you select the 10A scale. MAX 10 amps.
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11th Jan 2013 5:22pm |
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Ibartsimp Member Since: 24 Dec 2012 Location: Bordeaux, France Posts: 197 |
ok, will do tomorrow, thx a lot
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11th Jan 2013 5:23pm |
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3969 |
Sorry, but if you want to check for drain down through the alternator you need to connect the ammeter as I described above.
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11th Jan 2013 5:38pm |
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SKOT Member Since: 24 Oct 2012 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 792 |
If I managed to do a current draw test - ANYONE can!! 2006 4.2 SC
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11th Jan 2013 5:42pm |
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Ibartsimp Member Since: 24 Dec 2012 Location: Bordeaux, France Posts: 197 |
Yes, the issue with me is my english.
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11th Jan 2013 7:18pm |
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3969 |
The "jump stud" is marked "2" on the photograph below.
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11th Jan 2013 7:49pm |
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JohnnyDangerous Member Since: 16 Dec 2012 Location: East Sussex Posts: 833 |
Remember an alternator will put less volts into a fully charged battery than a flat one. One day your life will flash before your eyes......................................make sure yours is worth watching!
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11th Jan 2013 10:32pm |
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Ibartsimp Member Since: 24 Dec 2012 Location: Bordeaux, France Posts: 197 |
ok, thx, a lot, I'll do that tomorrow and let you know. I also have a dead door handle to handle since tonight... courage! |
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12th Jan 2013 12:00am |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6407 |
@ niceday, my ammeter only does 5A, will that be OK ? .
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12th Jan 2013 1:22am |
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