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Battery charging issue
Hi,
Sti battery related issue here. Car cut out and not turning over indicating flat battery. New battery fitted and car runs but battery won't hold charge and battery light not showing on dash. Any key areas to look at to narrow down what the problem might be? cheers frisby |
Its most likely an alternator related fault. Test the voltage output with a multi meter at the alternator with the engine running and should be above 13v. Its also worth checking the earth and power straps from the battery and alternator.
If you have a low reading then its probably down to worn brushes in the alternator. |
Originally Posted by Dubzy
(Post 11926701)
Its most likely an alternator related fault. Test the voltage output with a multi meter at the alternator with the engine running and should be above 13v.
If you have a low reading then its probably down to worn brushes in the alternator. How easy is it to replace the brushes? Or is it a case of just buy a new one?? |
The clue is in the dash charging light not coming on.
If the bulb goes, there is no excitation field to the alternator, so it doesn't produce charge. Change the bulb out and all should be fine. |
Originally Posted by alcazar
(Post 11926855)
The clue is in the dash charging light not coming on.
If the bulb goes, there is no excitation field to the alternator, so it doesn't produce charge. Change the bulb out and all should be fine. |
How long is it holding charge for ?
and after market ICE or alarms ? |
Has a tracker fitted but not active and a 3rd party alarm.
Think the battery light in the dash not turning illuminating could be the key. apart from a blown bulb is there any other reason it wouldn't light up??? |
Not usually.
What model year are we talking? Bulbs are W5W capless on the older cars, and take about 15 minutes to fit, no soldering. Two screws to get the upper binnacle cover off, three screws to get the instruments out, pull forwards, and unclip wiring, dead easy. |
It's an 05 forester sti.
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Should still be easy. Electronic speedo so no speedo cable, just wiring clips.
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Originally Posted by frisby
(Post 11927110)
It's an 05 forester sti.
http://clarkdh.net23.net/NTL/Bulbs.JPG http://clarkdh.net23.net/NTL/A02Ckcb.jpg http://clarkdh.net23.net/NTL/Bulbs2.JPG http://clarkdh.net23.net/NTL/Bulbs3.JPG T5 1.4W wedge base (without the socket) http://img1.r10.io/PIC/63730212/0/1/450/63730212.jpg |
Thanks don, much appreciated.
Cheers Stu |
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