RichardH
AKA The Mad Hat Man
My Alternator is charging - at least the battery tester I have says it is charging at circa 14volts, but doesn't seen to be supplying much current, If I run the car during daylight - no lights, no air con etc the in-car voltmeter shows charging - any load and the voltmeter drops. As stated, If I check with a voltmeter across the battery, without engine running then I get about 12volts and with it running about 14volts with engine running.
Is this a "fixeable" problem - ie is it an output pack failing, or is it likely to be a winding or similar. I don't wish to purchase a new alternator if its an easy fix, but don't want to throw good money after bad if it really needs replacing.
Is this a "fixeable" problem - ie is it an output pack failing, or is it likely to be a winding or similar. I don't wish to purchase a new alternator if its an easy fix, but don't want to throw good money after bad if it really needs replacing.