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Hi guys, hope someone can help, my car would not start today, so i ended up jump starting it , took it for a long drive,
i notice when i 1st start it up the voltage gauge is between 12-14 volts, then after a while it drops to just under 12 volts.
Do you think the alternator is on its way out ? or could it be the battery ?
the charging light is staying off.
Also when i load the system by puting the air-con, radio, and headlight on at the same time the needle drops a bit more, any help appreciated,
PS car is a 2002 c4s.
hi Jeff
check out thread
Battery/Generator warning light !!!!
i think from the answers you will find your alternator isnt chargeing and may need replacing
cheers
Quick update, managed to borrow a multi meter today, the battery is only showing 11 volts, when the engine is running it goes up to over 13 volts.
I also borrowed a battery voltage tester, i had to disconect the battery
to check it, the gauge said no voltage shown, so off to get a new battery tommorow.
Thanks for the replies.
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