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chr15barn3s

 posted on 4th Mar 06 at 19:15

Test the battery with a multimeter when the engine is running. It should show about 14 volts iirc


Dave A

 posted on 4th Mar 06 at 17:59

probably a faulty alternator then. or wiring associated with the alternator

[Edited on 04-03-2006 by corsa808]


Adam-D

 posted on 4th Mar 06 at 17:48

alternator?
what engine is it?


white_sri

 posted on 4th Mar 06 at 14:50

i tried with another battery and same problem, so i dont want to buy a new battery as it will just flatten it


ed

 posted on 4th Mar 06 at 14:30

You need a new battery.


white_sri

 posted on 4th Mar 06 at 14:12

i have tried using the search and not really found much...

The battery is going flat every few days even though im using the car for about 40 miles a day, which leads me to think its the alternator not charging the battery
I have however re-earthed one of my headlights to the negative terminal on the battery, would this cause any problems with the battery going flat? thats the only thing i have changed to the wiring since the problem started.