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Anonymous Posted on Sep 16, 2008

Electrical issues i have my battery go down always although i replaced the old one with a new one the car drive nicely but once i stop the car won't start and the battery is low i check the electric generator and it seems it work fine

  • Anonymous Sep 18, 2008

    Thanks for your replay

    actully i just bought the car and i post the problem according to the description of previous owner

    but when i checked the car .i found out that simply the battery attachment where loose.



    i just replace one of them and problem solved

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How have you determined that the alternator (generator) is working fine?

Whilst the engine is running you need to see if there is at least 12 volts (usually 13.5V) across the battery using a voltmeter or similar tool. Also, whilst the engine is running, what happens when you turn the headlights on? (Does the car stall or try to stall?) This would affect night driving using headlights.

Most importantly, you run the risk of damaging the diodes on the alternator whilst running the
engine with a flat or undercharged battery.

There is also a regulator that controls the voltage from the alternator.

have you checked all fuses, including engine fuses located under the bonnet?

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