Richard Webb wrote:
> Hi List,
>
> This is one of those bad car weeks. No only had my hand brake snapped, high
> beams stuffed up, now my stereo is turning itself on and off at random. +
> more
>
> Can someone help, I had trouble starting my car yesterday. As in I turned
> the key and it went click then just did nothing.... my stereo went off ie
> the batery was dead. So I jump started my car which was fine, drove for
> about 1/2 an hour (expecting the battery to charge up). Nope it didn't, and
> whats more it wouldn't roll start, then I got the jumper leads onto it and
> it started 1st shot!
>
> Is this alternator problems? If so whats the best to go for? new/second
> hand? reco? how big? etc... If not, can someone suggest a good auto
> electriction in the melbourne area!!!
>
> Thanx for your help.
>
> Richard
>
>
Richard,
If it's not the battery thats stuffed it sounds like a diode or voltage
regulator in the alternator has probably gone. You should be able to tell if
you've got a multimeter & can check the voltage. Should be around 13-14 volts
when car is running.
Sorry can't help with good auto electrician
Regards
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