Hi All
Ive got a concern, Ive got a car, Petrol injection, however, the altinator is only giving out 13 to 13.1 volts out through the whole rev range..
The Battery light shows then when started goes out completely.
Ive got a bit of a journey to do, will I be safe, or not?
What sign is it giving tell me Ive only got 13v - Or is the altinator totaly buggered already?
Thanks
Paul
Altinator Only giving 13 VOLTS
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13.1 is a fully charged battery. 13.8 and above should be what you're aiming for when the alternator is charging correctly.
The brushes may be worn or stuck, try tapping alternator with something solid - this sometimes helps if the brushes have stuck
The brushes may be worn or stuck, try tapping alternator with something solid - this sometimes helps if the brushes have stuck
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Brushes or regulator. Both can be replaced easily and cheaply but the alternator will have to come off to do it.
Now using '00 Xantia LX HDI, pov spec
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'00 Xantia SX HDI, now dead due to accident
'99 Xantia HDI 110 Exclusive, RIP
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'89 BX TD
'88 AX GT
'79 CX2400 Pallas (scrapped )
& a couple of Peugeots !
Beware of jumping to conclusions. If the battery / no-charge light goes out as soon as the car is started there is a good possibility that the alternator is ok. What you need is an ammeter along with the voltmeter. If the alternator is pumping several amps into the battery but the battery voltage is not rising to over 14V there is a good chance that it is the battery that is on the way out. It may be starting ok now but some day soon!!!. Either check the charging current as well as the voltage or swap out the battery with a known good one before spending money on an alternator.
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This is the gospel... Mr. BX, an absolutely excellent set of points very well madeBX wrote:Beware of jumping to conclusions.
Is this the car I think it is Paul? If so, the electronics on it will suck a battery dry before you're even over the Menai bridge...
Jim
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