On 1/8/05 2:13 PM, "tolga" <tolga@MAC.COM> wrote:

> Hi there,
> Just finished up installing SA grill, H4 lights and headlight relays in
> my 84 1.9 watercooled.  The Van had been sitting in my garage for several
> months and the battery was down to about 10.5V.  I left it overnight on
> my battery charger at a 2A trickle charge.  Today it's up to 11.6V.  The
> Van starts right up but I noticed the battery and alternator are still at
> 11.6V when running?  I think it should be in the 12.5 range when running,
> right?  Any suggestions?  Is there a way to test the alt or regulator?
> I also noted with the headlights on, the voltage at the connectors is
> around 11.4V for both hi and low beams on both sides.  I did not measure
> it before doing the project but the H4's are much brighter.
> 
> Thanks for any suggestions!
>  Tolga
> 
> 
Alternator is suspect, but first check connections to battery making sure
that the terminals and connectors are shiny clean and then check the
connection at the starter stud for a good clean solid connection. Best to
have battery disconnected to check that one.

Put the battery on the charger for a longer period and see if it will charge
back up.  Wet cell batteries need to be kept charged up periodically or they
die an early death.

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