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Mighty_zuke:
Hi. My vitara keeps runnig out of electricty. I just fitted a 55amp alternator from E-bay which had the same shape plug as the old one but with another pin in it! Could this be something to do with it, or if anyone else has any other ideas I would love to hear them!

Mike

Fingers:
What do you mean runnung out?

Is it discharging whilst not in use? Or simply not enough power to run lights/radio/winch?


Have you checked how much its pushing out while running?

Mighty_zuke:
I can start it with jump leads but within 5 mins it stops with a flat battery! It was a fully charged battery when I put it on but its been stood for 3 weeks and is now too flat to start! I checked the Alternater and it is charging but my ammeter doesn't go high enough to see if its a full charge!

Fingers:
Whats it pushing out when its running? Should be around 14V.

If its less than that, then the alternator is not pushiing enough. (Was it new/reconditiones/scrap yard?)

Otherwise, sounds like you have a "leak".
Check earth conncetions.
Has anything else ben changed around the same time?

Other than that, youll have to wait till someone who knows the specifics of the alternator you have put on to find out if the extra pin is at fault. Sorry i could not be of more assistance.

Mark

Mighty_zuke:
Its pushing 14V but the Haynes maual says what amps too! Thats what I cant check properly.

Its an E-Bay special!


I replaced the starter at the same time but that now works, So I assume it must be alright!

Mike

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