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Alternator output

Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:53 am
by Russell Jupp
Morning all,
quick question…..
1995 Freda 2.5 TD has a slightly low output from the alternator….

12.6v ignition off
12.8v engine at idle
13.5v at 2500rpm

No warning lights in dash.

I was expecting to see 14.5v
It has a leisure battery, split charge relay, swap loom and a solar panel for the leisure battery.
Test was performed with leisure battery isolated.

Does this suggest a failing alternator?

Cheers
Russ

Re: Alternator output

Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:59 am
by g8dhe
It doesn't bode well for the alternator, but do make the voltage measurement at the alternator itself in-case you have a dodgy connection earth/output between the alternator and the battery.