<![CDATA[Volkswebbin — battery not staying charged]]> 2004-03-18T19:38:33Z PunBB http://www.volkswebbin.net/topic/78297/battery-not-staying-charged/ <![CDATA[Re: battery not staying charged]]> JordanK wrote:
>
> jordanK wrote:
>>
>> bobby d wrote:
>>>
>>> I've got a 74 Ghia whose battery keeps losing charge. The battery
>>> checks OK and the alternator seems OK (I can disconnect the battery
>>> with the car running and it keeps on running). I know I have an
>>> electrical short somewhere, so I disconnect the ground when I'm done
>>> driving for the day. Could what ever is shorting be enough to keep
>>> the battery from staying charged? Is the regulator bad? Any
>>> suggestions? THANKS
>>>
>>
>>
>> When you re-connect the ground every time does it spark? That's a
>> good sign there's a short...if no spark you might be right in
>> looking someplace else like the regulator. Have you tested what the
>> alt. is actually putting out w/ a voltmeter?
>>
>> Jordan
>>
>
>
> Does the dash light for the alternator in your speedo work? Battery
> will not charge without it completing it's circuit!
>
> Yes, the dash light comes on when I start the car and then goes
out. I'm not sure I know how to test ALT output. Will a short
cause the battery not to recharge fully? I KNOW I have one, just
haven't located it yet.

bobby d

]]> 2004-03-18T19:38:33Z http://www.volkswebbin.net/post/203030/#p203030 <![CDATA[Re: battery not staying charged]]> JordanK wrote:
>
> jordanK wrote:
>>
>> bobby d wrote:
>>>
>>> I've got a 74 Ghia whose battery keeps losing charge. The battery
>>> checks OK and the alternator seems OK (I can disconnect the battery
>>> with the car running and it keeps on running). I know I have an
>>> electrical short somewhere, so I disconnect the ground when I'm done
>>> driving for the day. Could what ever is shorting be enough to keep
>>> the battery from staying charged? Is the regulator bad? Any
>>> suggestions? THANKS
>>>
>>
>>
>> When you re-connect the ground every time does it spark? That's a
>> good sign there's a short...if no spark you might be right in
>> looking someplace else like the regulator. Have you tested what the
>> alt. is actually putting out w/ a voltmeter?
>>
>> Jordan
>>
>
>
> Does the dash light for the alternator in your speedo work? Battery
> will not charge without it completing it's circuit!


>
> Yes, the dash light comes on when I start the car and then goes
out. I'm not sure I know how to test ALT output. Will a short
cause the battery not to recharge fully? I KNOW I have one, just
haven't located it yet.

bobby d

]]> 2004-03-18T19:29:30Z http://www.volkswebbin.net/post/203029/#p203029 <![CDATA[Re: battery not staying charged]]> jordanK wrote:
>
> bobby d wrote:
>>
>> I've got a 74 Ghia whose battery keeps losing charge. The battery
>> checks OK and the alternator seems OK (I can disconnect the battery
>> with the car running and it keeps on running). I know I have an
>> electrical short somewhere, so I disconnect the ground when I'm done
>> driving for the day. Could what ever is shorting be enough to keep
>> the battery from staying charged? Is the regulator bad? Any
>> suggestions? THANKS
>>
>
>
> When you re-connect the ground every time does it spark? That's a
> good sign there's a short...if no spark you might be right in
> looking someplace else like the regulator. Have you tested what the
> alt. is actually putting out w/ a voltmeter?
>
> Jordan
>


Does the dash light for the alternator in your speedo work? Battery
will not charge without it completing it's circuit!

]]> 2004-03-18T17:47:18Z http://www.volkswebbin.net/post/203028/#p203028 <![CDATA[Re: battery not staying charged]]> bobby d wrote:
>
> I've got a 74 Ghia whose battery keeps losing charge. The battery
> checks OK and the alternator seems OK (I can disconnect the battery
> with the car running and it keeps on running). I know I have an
> electrical short somewhere, so I disconnect the ground when I'm done
> driving for the day. Could what ever is shorting be enough to keep
> the battery from staying charged? Is the regulator bad? Any
> suggestions? THANKS
>


When you re-connect the ground every time does it spark? That's a
good sign there's a short...if no spark you might be right in
looking someplace else like the regulator. Have you tested what the
alt. is actually putting out w/ a voltmeter?

Jordan

]]> 2004-03-18T17:45:37Z http://www.volkswebbin.net/post/203027/#p203027 <![CDATA[battery not staying charged]]> I've got a 74 Ghia whose battery keeps losing charge. The battery
checks OK and the alternator seems OK (I can disconnect the battery
with the car running and it keeps on running). I know I have an
electrical short somewhere, so I disconnect the ground when I'm done
driving for the day. Could what ever is shorting be enough to keep
the battery from staying charged? Is the regulator bad? Any
suggestions? THANKS

]]> 2004-03-18T10:33:02Z http://www.volkswebbin.net/post/203026/#p203026