electric problem

["T. Fransen" <fransen@domain.elided>]

Hi,

It is easy to check the altenator:
Only thing needed is a so called Multimeter (or any other voltage meter
which can read 14 - 15 volt).

1	Start engine and rev it once or twice to about 4500 rpm
2	Check voltage over battery terminals while engine is at idle with NO
lights, heater or 	whatever. The reading should be something between 13 and
15 volts
3	Turn the Mainlights on (engine stil at idle) and the reading over your
battery 	terminals should not drop 	(compared to above) with more than 0,5
to 1 volt (wm. 12 to 	14 volt).

If the reading drops to 11 or lower the charging system is faulty
(altenator or regulator).

Saluti,


Thom Fransen
fransen@domain.elided

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