This morning, I put a multimeter to the battery and I got 11.9-12.0 volts at idle. I took both the alternator and the battery to the LAPS (F left out intentionally) to have them tested. The battery and alernator both test okay. This is a tester at an Advance Auto that only says "PASS" or "FAIL". I didn't see a voltage reported on its display. The battery is strong with no indication of weak cells. I replaced one of the large ring terminals on a red lead, not the one to the starter. I assume this is to the battery, yes? It was crusty and the insulation was cracked. I cleaned up all other terminals and connections and now I get 13.9 volts at idle. If 13.8-14.5 volts is acceptable, do we think I can attribute this low-ish voltage to corrosion in cables or should I be concerned about the alternator still?
Thanks one and all. I will test the alternator and battery at my FLAPS. > > Cheers, -- mordo 1990 Carat |
Please note - During the past 17 years of operation, several gigabytes of
Vanagon mail messages have been archived. Searching the entire collection
will take up to five minutes to complete. Please be patient!
Return to the archives @ gerry.vanagon.com
The vanagon mailing list archives are copyright (c) 1994-2011, and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the list administrators. Posting messages to this mailing list grants a license to the mailing list administrators to reproduce the message in a compilation, either printed or electronic. All compilations will be not-for-profit, with any excess proceeds going to the Vanagon mailing list.
Any profits from list compilations go exclusively towards the management and operation of the Vanagon mailing list and vanagon mailing list web site.