do i need a bigger battery

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do i need a bigger battery

by big_gordy » Sat Apr 23, 2011 2:41 am

got a new battery a 75 i think they said but looks a bit small to me for a V6 and then i saw the 2 arrows flashing! is this because it IS the wrong 1?

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Re: do i need a bigger battery

by Fraz » Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:55 am

did they go out after you gave the engine a wee rev?
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Re: do i need a bigger battery

by MarkV6 » Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:09 am

Fraz wrote:did they go out after you gave the engine a wee rev?

Does the battery warning light failure affect the digi dash as well?? :think:

I thought it was only the standard dials, where if the bulb fails the alternator won't charge until the engine is revved past 3k.

Thinking as I type, if the digi dash battery warning does fail then it should have the same effect, but Gordy says the two arrows flashed. Isn't that the digi dash battery warning bulb?
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Re: do i need a bigger battery

by Fraz » Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:17 am

the two lights are the same as your ignition light on any car, and if you have just started it you may have to give it a wee rev to get the alternator actually sending a charge and get the light out

just went and had a look and its saying...so a 75 Ah one should do

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Re: do i need a bigger battery

by big_gordy » Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:54 am

they were flashing when i started the car even after i reved the car they still flash and is continuing to keep doing so...

what is a good number for the calibra battery in the sence of cca? the 1 have is about 550 ish :think:

ohhh btw click in the pic its a video of it!!! :whistle:
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Re: do i need a bigger battery

by big_gordy » Sat Apr 23, 2011 10:53 am

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Re: do i need a bigger battery

by Fraz » Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:53 pm

if the lights are on it means your not getting a charge...altanator gone, get a metre and see what the voltage is on the battery
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Re: do i need a bigger battery

by big_gordy » Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:43 pm

Fraz wrote:if the lights are on it means your not getting a charge...altanator gone, get a metre and see what the voltage is on the battery


now you know me and car electrics i know f all about em dont even know how to use one of those meter thingys
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Re: do i need a bigger battery

by Fraz » Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:11 pm

put it on 20 Volts put the red lead on plus + side and the black o the earth
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Re: do i need a bigger battery

by big_gordy » Sat Apr 23, 2011 6:21 pm

One problem fraz i dont have a meter! lol
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