sounds more like he voltage regulator if your battery is in good
standing..
On Thursday, January 30, 2003, at 11:40 AM, lillyvine@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> IM no expert.. But you should check your battery .. or have it
> checked . you may have killed it in the past year and a half by the
> total discharge ,that your alternator malfunction or regulator caused...
>
> On Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at 07:22 AM, johan C wildhagen wrote:
>
>> O.K. man Iv had it with my 65 charging system .
>> I ran the battery down last week (lights) and suddenly I cant keep a
>> charge in the battery.
>>
>> Iv replaced the limiter (one year old)
>> Iv replaced the alternator twice (and up'd the amperes to 45)
>> Iv replaced battery (1 1/2 year old)
>> Iv driven it about 20 miles to recharge it (no help)
>>
>> the lights dim (although slightly) when the fan is blowing and I come
>> to a stop.
>>
>> The windows slow to a crawl or stop when I activate them up or down
>> while driving (and don't work at all when engine off).
>>
>>
>> NOTE:
>> I get a slight voltage reading when I hook a meter to the positive
>> side of the battery and negative to ground.
>> This is with the ignition off and all the fuses pulled.
>>
>>
>> Id like to do a little sleuthing my self before I take it to a
>> specialist.
>> any suggestions please?
>>
>>
>>
>> Johan
>> 65 LeBaron
>> Washington DC
>>
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