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Downsman
 


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You get a long section of 16mm black battery cable with the T-Max kit, enough to install the kit provided you don't mind using black for both +ve and -ve leads.

You also get an LED battery indicator for inside the car, which has a button to manually link the batteries in case you need to crank from the 2nd etc.
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Lost for Words
 


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With failing diodes, the alternator could still output a healthy voltage. Check for alternating current - directly at the alternator if possible. Over 0.5V is bad news. Thumbs Up
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Downsman wrote:
You get a long section of 16mm black battery cable with the T-Max kit, enough to install the kit provided you don't mind using black for both +ve and -ve leads.

You also get an LED battery indicator for inside the car, which has a button to manually link the batteries in case you need to crank from the 2nd etc.


perfect and many thks for the info, didn't know if i needed to get some more cable

only found out my dad had a spare battery which i charged up overnight , then kicked myself as it was 260mm long and wouldn't fit Big Cry , need one 240mm long ,

as i thought i could have installed the battery then until i get the T max system i could just connect some jump lead leads across the batteries if i needed the backup

have ordered a spare used battery bracket and bolts and some new battery clamps for now , will see what there like when they turn up

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Red-Black-Car-Ba...SwMtxXttEG

think this aux battery will be ideal for what i need

https://www.tayna.co.uk/EXV70-Enduroline-L...P8727.html
  

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Lost for Words wrote:
With failing diodes, the alternator could still output a healthy voltage. Check for alternating current - directly at the alternator if possible. Over 0.5V is bad news. Thumbs Up


hi

you've got a great point there as if i'm honest i'm pretty sure i didn't test that , assume u mean to use a clamp meter after the system has gone to sleep to see if there is any voltage on the alternator lead

also when i done the residual drain test before i can't remember if i locked the doors or set the alarm with the keyfob , will have to try and find the thread again and read up if i need to set the alarm or not, just used a paper clip before to link out the bonnet switch

thks again for the voltage figures that will be very useful Bow down
   
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You could certainly do that, but no, what I meant was set your multimeter to the AC setting and measure at the alternator with the car running. As the alternator produces an alternating current naturally, the diodes are responsible for rectifying it into DC - getting it to flow the right way. If they start to fail, they let some current flow the wrong way, meaning as well as draining the battery, they let some of that alternating current through which you can detect with the multimeter. Thumbs Up
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many thks for the info , always good to learn something new

will try that out and most appreciated , thank u Thumbs Up
   
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Most cheapo multimeters will not do the AC voltage test to the accuracy required. Typically you need one that has RMS capability.

It is a very valid test though. Thumbs Up
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hi Robbie

appreciate the info, do u think one of these testers may be good enough plse

i've also got an iid is there any live reading i can get on there for the alternator or is just using a multimeter suffice

many thks Thumbs Up








   
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lets face it, if the alternator has failed, it will flatten/kill a battery overnight.

So if it hasn't done this....
  
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hi

may i also ask what is the max voltage i should ever see please from the alternator

haven’t been able to find it on the forum and wondering if anyone may have a link please

many thks as always Thumbs Up
   
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Anything more than 14.4v is too much. Lead acid batteries start to gas off at about 14.5v
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hi

many thks for the reply

didn’t realise that if it goes over 14.4 volts it’s faulty
   
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Alternator can charge as high as 15.5V on the disco but will generally settle back into the 14's after a while.
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Maybe mine underperforms...

I have 2 voltmeters fitted to mine, one for each battery in the split charge system. I've never seen a value above 14.2v, even after a heavy discharge cycle
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Depends on the journeys you do too. My drive to work is 8 miles which is not a long charge time when you use lights and heater. My voltmeter in cigar lighter socket shows 15.1 max but on longer journeys drops to 14.1V
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