Another problem

[MatrixGuy]

The alternator and belt were changed in November. I had a new battery put in about a month ago.

Now, this morning the car wouldn't start. I called out the AA and the battery was nearly dead! Apparently the alternator is not charging the battery enough, i think.

Does that mean the alternator is duff?

[richy]

either the alternator or the wiring most likely, did they check the battery correctly too?

ive had AA guys who insist the alt is dead when the battery has failed and just wont hold a charge(alt was charging fine btw)

[MicKPM]

Was it a new alternator? Have you checked the voltage output at the back of the alternator?

Number 1 rule when a car goes to a garage with iffy starting complaints is to sell the owner a new battery though it's rarely the battery at fault ;)

[richy]

Was it a new alternator? Have you checked the voltage output at the back of the alternator?

Number 1 rule when a car goes to a garage with iffy starting complaints is to sell the owner a new battery though it's rarely the battery at fault ;)

which garage is that lol back street r us?

[MicKPM]

You should ask the RAC, AA, Halfords, Kwik-Fit really as they've all been caught out doing it ;)

[richy]

lol there useless though, i would never trust what a AA/RAC man said!

[MatrixGuy]

hi guys,

it was a new alternator as far as i know. The voltage at the alternator was about 10 amps? not sure if that was right.