2012/05/19 14:57:19
Mr2gtracer
After having a look around i'm thinking that something isn't earthed properly (nice one dasic1) but i can't find where.
I'm checking all the lines from the terminal points and from the alternator but can't see which is shorting :(|
2012/05/19 16:42:06
Rizo
13.2 volts on a new battery with the car turned off. 14.5 volt with the car running and alternator charging.
2012/05/19 16:44:44
Rizo
A good test to do is a earth continuity check between the negative terminal of the battery and the disconnected earth terminal on the alternator. This will show if you have any loose earth connections before the alternator circuit.
2012/05/20 09:51:38
Mr2gtracer
Good news everyone, the battery issue has been fixed. I took the battery out and had a look at the terminals ans the wires from them. It appears that there was a wire on the positivr end that wasn't connected. So i fixed that up and started the engine - no battery light
2012/05/20 10:28:53
Reddtarga
Was that the fusable link?
2012/05/20 12:21:01
cogs
Great news that the problem's solved, but what was the issue it was towed to the mechanic's for?  And what did they do?  You seemed to be implying in your post above that it was towed for the dead battery problem, but now you're saying this was another unrelated problem.  Why even mention it?
 
I GIVE UP !!!!  I should know better, I deal with inconsistent fault descriptions every day.  
2012/05/20 12:49:53
MRTurbo
^lol!
X)
2012/05/20 21:05:08
Mr2gtracer
Haha cogs!
Sorry mate, maybe didn't explain myself. I got the mechanic to fix an engine problem and i drove the car home and then i took the car out for another run the next day.
When i tried starting the car up after then it wouldn't turn over....hence the new battery.

Hope i clarified things up :)
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