charging problem, golf mk4 1.6?

charging problem, golf mk4 1.6?

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jellyhashman

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14 posts

83 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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When I start the car I get 13.8-14v but soon after drops off to battery voltage and the battery just drains. Is it time for a new alternator?

jellyhashman

Original Poster:

14 posts

83 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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Yes still running when voltage drops

jellyhashman

Original Poster:

14 posts

83 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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Thanks everyone

jellyhashman

Original Poster:

14 posts

83 months

Wednesday 23rd August 2017
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Changed the alternator already, seems to have sorted it though now the ignition cuts out randomly. Hoping it's just the cheap chinese obd reader that's been plugged in when it's happened but probably not.

jellyhashman

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14 posts

83 months

Thursday 24th August 2017
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I did, all was good. It's not happened again since not having the obd reader plugged in. Might be some bug in the software or dongle or it loses bluetooth connection re-connects and then cycles the relays and stuff on/off.