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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:51 am |
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Joined: Jan 07, 2011 Posts: 224
Trade Rating: +3
Location: Leyland, Lancashire
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Just a quick question, what amp and volts should my alternator be running.
It's a 1.4hdi and I'm only getting 12v and 26amp with the engine running?
Think my alternator is beggered
Thanks
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:11 am |
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Joined: Feb 24, 2010 Posts: 2596
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Location: North West Wales
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Should be getting over 14V with the engine running.
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:01 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 2949
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Location: Athens, Greece
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Indeed it is if you're getting only 12V.
However that should be with a known-good digital multimeter.
Amps will depend on what is switched-on at the time (headlights, charging, ECU's etc)
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| 1.4i, 2001, 3-door, China Blue
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:56 am |
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Joined: Jan 07, 2011 Posts: 224
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Location: Leyland, Lancashire
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I just bought a brand new one, and then also required the earth looms, getting some problems from corroded terminals. All good now thanks, running at 14.6v 
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