Alternator Problems.

[Nicky boy]

Hi All,

I having a bit of a problem charging the battery on my 450 chimaera. The alternator seems to be working correctly and kicking out 14.5v at the alternator terminal when the car is running but when I check the voltage across the battery terminals it is only at about 12.5v. I believe it is a problem with the charging cable connecting the alternator to the positive terminal on the battery as I cant seem to get continuity between these 2 terminals. Is there an inline fuss in this cable? If so where is it located?

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Nick

[Harrytsg]

There is usually a fuse in the main cable, it depends on the year, what was available in the parts bin and what mood the guy installing the system was it seems. There maybe one mounted on the chassis near the starter motor, or 1 near the battery, small black plastic box with a 100a (maybe 125a if someones updated it) blade fusible strip.

[Nicky boy]

cheers,

will check tomorrow. I suspect it is tha cause of the problem.