Rover 75 power drainage
Variant: 2.0
Model Year: 2001
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
we have had a new alternater put onto my car on monady and ran for 2 days and the battrie sat with now engin drained when car is not running any ideas
Posted: Jul 24, 2013 (11 years ago)
Check new alternator is charging o.k with a meter check . If so get battery tested , if dud cells , wont hold a charge .If both ok. check for parasitic drain on electrics
Posted Jul 24, 2013 (11 years ago)
alternater changed to brand new one they told me battrie is fine dont no what else to do
Posted Jul 24, 2013 (11 years ago)
Not the first time a new part was faulty or possibly wiring / connection .It's a simple test to check if it is working o.k , two min job .If not charging , battery will just drain . Whoever fitted alternator should have checked output was o.k i.e charging .
Posted Jul 24, 2013 (11 years ago)
Just to add ,maybe has blown a fuse due to previous fault,but as suggested tech.should have checked charge rate prior to you getting the vehicle.
Posted Jul 24, 2013 (11 years ago)
what fuse may it have blown he said that the out put on the alternater was good
Posted Jul 25, 2013 (11 years ago)
was it ok before new alternator was fitted if so disconnect alternator insulate alternator leads connect battery and lock car leave overnight re-connect alternator and see if all is ok if it is then there will be a fault with new alternator faulty diode will cause battery drain
Posted Jul 25, 2013 (11 years ago)
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