battery not charging
Discussion
marT350T said:
Not used my car much this time home but when left for more than 5 or so days it is always on trickle charge. Started it up to and it struggled to turn over only reding 11.2v on LCD display not rising at all when the car is running.
Has my alternator packed in ?
Has my alternator packed in ?
Probably not - tho' I did have one fail when nearly new - much more likely to be the infamous 100A fuse under the airbox that is on the supply from the alternator, which went twice on mine before I thoroughly cleaned and tightened the connection (fine last 2yys since).
So may just be a little corrosion on the fuse contacts that would clean off but may have blown.
tail slide said:
marT350T said:
Not used my car much this time home but when left for more than 5 or so days it is always on trickle charge. Started it up to and it struggled to turn over only reding 11.2v on LCD display not rising at all when the car is running.
Has my alternator packed in ?
Has my alternator packed in ?
Probably not - tho' I did have one fail when nearly new - much more likely to be the infamous 100A fuse under the airbox that is on the supply from the alternator, which went twice on mine before I thoroughly cleaned and tightened the connection (fine last 2yys since).
So may just be a little corrosion on the fuse contacts that would clean off but may have blown.
Is the airbox easy to remove ?
Searching 100 Amp fuse will find a comprehensive answer, however if it is like a Tamora then;
1/ 2 catches on the drivers side of the airbox, 1 catch on the opposite side which you can get to by reaching up behind the front of the airbox
2/ Two hoses at the front, 1 at the back of the airbox, sensor on top.
3/ Find the most inaccessible place looking down behind where the airbox was and you will see a black casing mounted with 2 bolts, possibly by blue "thing"
4/ If you pop this open (hinged) you will be able to see/feel if the fuse is broken.
If it needs replacing then fingers like long flexible pool cues will help, alternatively Halfords sell a socket/screwdriver set with a flexible arm that makes the job 10 times easier. I now have it down to 10 mins from the badly equipped hour the first time...
Apologies for where this answer breaks into laymens terms, but hopefully helps...
1/ 2 catches on the drivers side of the airbox, 1 catch on the opposite side which you can get to by reaching up behind the front of the airbox
2/ Two hoses at the front, 1 at the back of the airbox, sensor on top.
3/ Find the most inaccessible place looking down behind where the airbox was and you will see a black casing mounted with 2 bolts, possibly by blue "thing"
4/ If you pop this open (hinged) you will be able to see/feel if the fuse is broken.
If it needs replacing then fingers like long flexible pool cues will help, alternatively Halfords sell a socket/screwdriver set with a flexible arm that makes the job 10 times easier. I now have it down to 10 mins from the badly equipped hour the first time...
Apologies for where this answer breaks into laymens terms, but hopefully helps...
moulder said:
Searching 100 Amp fuse will find a comprehensive answer, however if it is like a Tamora then;
1/ 2 catches on the drivers side of the airbox, 1 catch on the opposite side which you can get to by reaching up behind the front of the airbox
2/ Two hoses at the front, 1 at the back of the airbox, sensor on top.
3/ Find the most inaccessible place looking down behind where the airbox was and you will see a black casing mounted with 2 bolts, possibly by blue "thing"
4/ If you pop this open (hinged) you will be able to see/feel if the fuse is broken.
If it needs replacing then fingers like long flexible pool cues will help, alternatively Halfords sell a socket/screwdriver set with a flexible arm that makes the job 10 times easier. I now have it down to 10 mins from the badly equipped hour the first time...
Apologies for where this answer breaks into laymens terms, but hopefully helps...
1/ 2 catches on the drivers side of the airbox, 1 catch on the opposite side which you can get to by reaching up behind the front of the airbox
2/ Two hoses at the front, 1 at the back of the airbox, sensor on top.
3/ Find the most inaccessible place looking down behind where the airbox was and you will see a black casing mounted with 2 bolts, possibly by blue "thing"
4/ If you pop this open (hinged) you will be able to see/feel if the fuse is broken.
If it needs replacing then fingers like long flexible pool cues will help, alternatively Halfords sell a socket/screwdriver set with a flexible arm that makes the job 10 times easier. I now have it down to 10 mins from the badly equipped hour the first time...
Apologies for where this answer breaks into laymens terms, but hopefully helps...
Thanks for the advice.
If the 100 amp fuses had blown would I still be seeing 11v on my LCD display ?
Not sure as mine have always gone whilst driving along and I change them before the voltage gets that low.
11v seems entirely possible, basically sounds like the battery is draining down but still has enough power for the dash display.
The above is purely speculation but sounds right and the fuse would be the first place I would look as essentially it costs nothing to check it, except possibly for skinned knuckles of course......
11v seems entirely possible, basically sounds like the battery is draining down but still has enough power for the dash display.
The above is purely speculation but sounds right and the fuse would be the first place I would look as essentially it costs nothing to check it, except possibly for skinned knuckles of course......
Moulder said:
Not sure as mine have always gone whilst driving along and I change them before the voltage gets that low.
11v seems entirely possible, basically sounds like the battery is draining down but still has enough power for the dash display.
The above is purely speculation but sounds right and the fuse would be the first place I would look as essentially it costs nothing to check it, except possibly for skinned knuckles of course......
11v seems entirely possible, basically sounds like the battery is draining down but still has enough power for the dash display.
The above is purely speculation but sounds right and the fuse would be the first place I would look as essentially it costs nothing to check it, except possibly for skinned knuckles of course......
Yep the fuse goes and doesnot charge but the car wil run untill it dies at about 8,5 volts, first sign the dials start dancing
can not be certain but i would 1st try the 100amp fuse under the airbox above the starter in the black holder.
VARLEYHYD said:
marT350T said:
Can anyone tell me what battery I need to order for my T350 just incase I have to order a new one.
TIA
TIA
It's code 036 round post.
Check/change the 80amp power steer flat fuse and clean the green relay feed plug connector whilst you have the box open.
hope this helps
Had the 80 amp fuses go one me before but mine is under the bonnet had great fun trying to find it first time.
Off to look at the 100amp fuses now.
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