Bit of help/ info please mechanics
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Bit of help/ info please mechanics
As title folks......wr1 had a new battery 2 weeks ago , all fine til tonight.
Just tested it whilst running.....12.4v on tick over and revs , now the strange bit .........put sidelights on on dipped beam......14.6 v???
Why would putting the lights on up the volts on the battery
Would of assumed it would be the other way round 14 running dropping down when load put on
Any advice would be much appreciated
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Just tested it whilst running.....12.4v on tick over and revs , now the strange bit .........put sidelights on on dipped beam......14.6 v???
Why would putting the lights on up the volts on the battery
Would of assumed it would be the other way round 14 running dropping down when load put on
Any advice would be much appreciated
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The charging system is designed to charge when there is a load on the battery. So leaving lights on will charge the battery better than driving with them off.
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As musso2010. Alternatator only puts charge back in to battery when it detects a draw from the battery - some electronic gismo. That's why if you run short trips, during the day in the summer with no lights, heater etc, you can flat the battery. Just make sure you regularly during the week put a load on the battery to keep it healthy - sidelights as you have discovered are a good way.
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Cheers lads....tbh the car is doing a 3 mile drive then locked up for 8hrs , then back home 2/3 miles
Will try the lights for a few days
If anyone has anymore ideas feel free to stick them up
Thanks again
Will try the lights for a few days
If anyone has anymore ideas feel free to stick them up
Thanks again
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As title folks......wr1 had a new battery 2 weeks ago , all fine til tonight.
Just tested it whilst running.....12.4v on tick over and revs , now the strange bit .........put sidelights on on dipped beam......14.6 v???
Why would putting the lights on up the volts on the battery
Would of assumed it would be the other way round 14 running dropping down when load put on
Any advice would be much appreciated
Mods please leave here and not move.....seem to get more help
Just tested it whilst running.....12.4v on tick over and revs , now the strange bit .........put sidelights on on dipped beam......14.6 v???
Why would putting the lights on up the volts on the battery
Would of assumed it would be the other way round 14 running dropping down when load put on
Any advice would be much appreciated
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I wouldn't worry!!
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