poss alternator problem

[notty]

hi there, i bought my new micra a few days ago, 1.0L on a n plate, was told the alternator was siezed, so i bought a second hand alternator, but it was for a 98 micra so i had to cut the clip on my loom to be able to fit to the replacment, but it dont seem to be charging the battery, does any1 know a way of gettin around this problem as i'm very stuck!

 

[will930]

best bet is if the battery has dropped below 80% charge its the battery not taking the charge and holding it

as two alternators cant change it as they are the same throughout the range me thinks

 

[nelshaun]

I think you're having problems with starting your car because you have faulty battery and alternator as well. It seems that there is a need to replace the battery and get some alternator parts for your second hand alternator.
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[MarkGSi]

With the engine running put a multimeter across the battery terminals. If you have approx. 14.4v then the alternator is charging. That would indicate a battery fault. If you arent seeing 14.4v then its an alternator / connection problem

 

[martinb]

with the engine running put a multimeter across the battery terminals. If you have approx. 14.4v then the alternator is charging. That would indicate a battery fault. If you arent seeing 14.4v then its an alternator / connection problem

x2

 

[jk9194]

i got this problem so i might pop down to my cousin's garage today. i want to know what can i do with multimeter on my battery? can anyone tell me asap before i go there. cheers jk

 

[jk9194]

so i just read from above. all i need is to test with multimedia on these battery terminals yea? i dont know about these results of volts so please can someone advice me asap. cheers jk

 

[jk9194]

I went there today. He test on no start and engine running.

He test it so It said '13.53v' so he told me that I need to change new battery.


The receipt said.....

Test-Result
Voltage: 13.53v
Start Capacity: 46%
Battery Unserviceable
370a IEC >0•c

What do you reckon guys?

 

[davyboy]

Replace it with a Varta battery. Best on the market imo.

 

[jk9194]

Replace it with a Varta battery. Best on the market imo.

cheers mate. i will find out soon. Please can you tell me what is the model of this varta battery that you using atm.

 

[davyboy]

Hello jk. I do not have one in this micra....it came with a new battery fitted, so , can't help there I'm afaid. Check on amazon or local battery/tyre shop they'll know.

 

[jk9194]

ok no problem. thanks for telling. i can get discounts from my uncle so he said that he will get bosch battery for me soon. cheers jk