Ok, That sounds like the alternator is dying. Is it possible that you have some excessive loading that is causing the alternator to heat up and then shut down? Is this a Vanagon or Subaru alternator? Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Steve Williams Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 10:47 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Only 13V from Alternator At 10:16 AM 9/4/2009, VW Doka wrote: >Depending on the charge state of your battery, 13V is perfectly fine. That was first thing after starting the engine in the morning, after a night of charging from the Promariner. 400 miles later, the voltage was down to 11.6 volts at idle and at 2,000 rpm, even with the headlights off. Not good. >If you're recharging at night, your battery will require very little >"topping off" after starting the engine. Sure, but it seems just driving depletes the battery, so maybe I should be looking at the alternator, not the regulator. |
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