Battery not charging

#26 by Cobra , Sun May 10, 2015 11:05 am

Quote: marf wrote in post #23
Where in the country are you bud? I'm sure someone may be able to help

Yureaka!!!!!!!! Thanks for your help Marf I have found the solution sneaky little hole where you can put a peg through to hold um back, now to rebuild and refit

#27 by marf , Sun May 10, 2015 11:06 am

ur welcome, get it built and test it up bud

#28 by Cobra , Sun May 10, 2015 11:33 am

Quote: marf wrote in post #27
ur welcome, get it built and test it up bud

nice coffee now the alternator re assembled then get it back on 4x4 will keep forum informed later

#29 by Cobra , Sun May 10, 2015 1:29 pm

Hi peeps, this really does "SUCK" spent last two days stripping alternator off truck, re built with new Bush and regulator part, Put her back together and "Nothing" no change still no charge. is there any cable that could cause this or a relay, HELP NEEDED

#30 by ronniecabers , Sun May 10, 2015 2:19 pm

@123hotchef @LezT @marf and others lol!

Member down!!!!! Lol!

#31 by 123hotchef , Sun May 10, 2015 2:20 pm

There are cables on the alternator are the attached us the earth also good

#32 by Cobra , Sun May 10, 2015 2:24 pm

Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #31
There are cables on the alternator are the attached us the earth also good

From the alternator all cables seem sound but I am going to run a few tests i.e. insulated and ground side tests shortly hopefully this will help to pin point any loose or corroded connections then it will be a matter of method of elimination.

#33 by marf , Sun May 10, 2015 2:27 pm

Take the relay out and tell me what the charge is then

#34 by Cobra , Sun May 10, 2015 6:50 pm

sorry mate needed a break wasnt feeling too good, will see how I feel tomorrow evening

#35 by woody13 , Mon May 11, 2015 5:19 pm

Just got back from Athens mate,back in work tomorrow.I'll bell ya tomorrow night.

#36 by Cobra , Tue May 12, 2015 9:33 am

OK after a couple of days rest from the Truck, I have decided time to get back on the case, I have noticed a slight improvement on the charge system since replacing the regulator and bushes. The battery is not discharging completely as was the case before, TAKE NOTE THIS IS DAY TIME USE WITHOUT ANY MAJOR LOAD BEING USED. I can happily drive to the shops, round to family etc and the charge steadies at just above 12v and the truck will start without any boost. if I have to use lights, windows, etc then the voltage drops and I have to use booster to get her started again. The Relay, and 80amp Battery fuse have been mentioned to me as possible suspects.

If the relay or Battery fuse are at fault would this cause my problem, i know I have stripped the alternator down and put a new regulator and bushes in, and if the fault was with the relay or battery fuse all the time, then yes I will kick myself but only lightly because I feel the removal and strip down of the alternator was worth the effort due to the fact it was a valuable experience.

#37 by 123hotchef , Tue May 12, 2015 9:37 am

What battery u running with mate? are the fulid levels ok in the battery

#38 by 123hotchef , Tue May 12, 2015 9:37 am

relay could be breaking down

#39 by Cobra , Tue May 12, 2015 9:40 am

Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #38
relay could be breaking down

OK here is the next question on the relay then, according to one thing I read the alternator RELAY is located near the mud flap in wheel well, is that true would some dumb nut vehicle manufacturer really put a relay there?

#40 by 123hotchef , Tue May 12, 2015 9:42 am

could be without taking a look at the wiring diagrams I couldnt be sure mate

#41 by Cobra , Tue May 12, 2015 9:48 am

Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #40
could be without taking a look at the wiring diagrams I couldnt be sure mate

I am sat waiting for a delivery at the moment and I know sods law, if I go to look the delivery man will come, forget to shout as he has been told in the past and wonder off with my parcel for another two days,,, soon as he has been the truck gets my undivided attention

#42 by marf , Tue May 12, 2015 10:03 am

Try engine bay fuse box, larger relay , pull it and wait a minute, see what happens

#43 by 123hotchef , Wed May 13, 2015 9:23 pm

what happened u fixed it yet mate

#44 by Cobra , Wed May 13, 2015 9:25 pm

Quote: marf wrote in post #42
Try engine bay fuse box, larger relay , pull it and wait a minute, see what happens

I have finally traced the fault which was a wire leading from Fuse/Relay box that had been chaffing, that has now been replaced and I am now looking for a 80 amp Battery fuse which will then put everything back in full working order, I have looked on Ebay but there are so many different sellers with wide difference in price I want to know I am buying the right one, any one point me to a seller that I can be sure I get the right one?

thanks in advance

#45 by 123hotchef , Wed May 13, 2015 9:29 pm

a 80a battery fuse is a 80a battery fuse mate just get the cheapest get 2 one for a spare got a link ill take a look

oh chaffing i hate chaffing how did that happen the wires are in split convuluted tubing

#46 by Cobra , Wed May 13, 2015 9:33 pm

Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #45
a 80a battery fuse is a 80a battery fuse mate just get the cheapest get 2 one for a spare got a link ill take a look

oh chaffing i hate chaffing how did that happen the wires are in split convuluted tubing

The guy I got her off was a bit of a mr bodgit me thinks mate bolts loose wires spliced in that type of doing it wronger, all tight and secure now

#47 by 123hotchef , Wed May 13, 2015 9:35 pm

good feeling aint it when u find and fix the problem yaself mate

#48 by Cobra , Wed May 13, 2015 9:41 pm

Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #47
good feeling aint it when u find and fix the problem yaself mate

It sure is mate I could have done cartwheels when charging showed correct voltage, all experience for future ref.

#49 by 123hotchef , Wed May 13, 2015 9:49 pm

ha ha got a link for the fuses

#50 by Cobra , Wed May 13, 2015 10:01 pm

Wenn Sie hier auf Links zu eBay klicken und einen Kauf tätigen, kann dies dazu führen, dass diese Website eine Provision erhält.

Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #49
ha ha got a link for the fuses

Werbung: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAL-MALE-SLOW-...=item35c9d4c5ee

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