Plug Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Just a quickie.. Mrs. Plug's daughter has a crappy Renault Clio which isn't charging the battery properly. I suspect the alternator. Now then, what voltage should it be kicking out? My guess is around 13.6 - 13.8 volts as it's charging a lead-acid battery? Any help appreciated. Cheers, Plug Link to comment
Dalthegooner Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I would expect high 13's to low 14's. Link to comment
Plug Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 Ta. Worth a quick check with a meter before chucking it in the garage. Cheers, Plug Link to comment
melvyn_poolman Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 13.5 to 14.5 at fast idle. (2000rpm)It may go a bit lower at natural idle Link to comment
badboy baza Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 put a heavy load on it ie rear demister, headlights, interior fan on and check readings 13+ Link to comment
Plug Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 Good point that. Cheers Baz. Link to comment
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