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[Auto Addict]

My car battery would not charge above 11,7/11,8 volts with the alternator going flat out at 14.6 volts.

Took it off the car and charged it in recovery mode on my Stop/Start smart charger.

After it had finished it's cycle, I put it on auto charge.

Battery is now holding at 12,7/12,8 volts with the alternator only cutting in periodically.

Saved me about £140 for a new battery.

Dead chuffed.

[TheBoy]

Start saving up for that £140, as what you have done is at best a short term solution.

On the plus side, you car is kept in a warm garage overnight, which means it doesn't need to be at its peak.  Downside is its more likely to catch you out if you stay away overnight....


If you have a drop tester, disconnect the battery again and test it

[Auto Addict]

Start saving up for that £140, as what you have done is at best a short term solution.

On the plus side, you car is kept in a warm garage overnight, which means it doesn't need to be at its peak.  Downside is its more likely to catch you out if you stay away overnight....


If you have a drop tester, disconnect the battery again and test it

Done that, it passes the test with flying colours

[Auto Addict]

I should add, it's been like that for about a month now, only doing short journeys.

I'm reasonably confident with it.

[STEMO]

I should add, it's been like that for about a month now, only doing short journeys.

I'm reasonably confident with it.

That's not the attitude at all, AA. You must buy a new battery...and don't forget to service your car every 5000 miles.....and buy new tyres as soon as the tread gets to 5mm. 

[Auto Addict]

I should add, it's been like that for about a month now, only doing short journeys.

I'm reasonably confident with it.

That's not the attitude at all, AA. You must buy a new battery...and don't forget to service your car every 5000 miles.....and buy new tyres as soon as the tread gets to 5mm. 

 

[TheBoy]

I should add, it's been like that for about a month now, only doing short journeys.

I'm reasonably confident with it.

If doing just short journeys, esp now its got darker, wetter and colder, it might be worth regularly keeping it topped up.

[Auto Addict]

I should add, it's been like that for about a month now, only doing short journeys.

I'm reasonably confident with it.

If doing just short journeys, esp now its got darker, wetter and colder, it might be worth regularly keeping it topped up.

Don't worry, I intend to.

I will add, an 18 hole golf trolley battery that would barely last for 9 holes, lasted another 18 months after reconditioning.

[STEMO]

I should add, it's been like that for about a month now, only doing short journeys.

I'm reasonably confident with it.

If doing just short journeys, esp now its got darker, wetter and colder, it might be worth regularly keeping it topped up.

Don't worry, I intend to.

I will add, an 18 hole golf trolley battery that would barely last for 9 holes, lasted another 18 months after reconditioning.

I didn't know you were a golfist, AA. Bit of a posh bastid are we? 

[STEMO]

The auto correct almost turned you from a golfist to a goldfish 

[Auto Addict]

I should add, it's been like that for about a month now, only doing short journeys.

I'm reasonably confident with it.

If doing just short journeys, esp now its got darker, wetter and colder, it might be worth regularly keeping it topped up.

Don't worry, I intend to.

I will add, an 18 hole golf trolley battery that would barely last for 9 holes, lasted another 18 months after reconditioning.

I didn't know you were a golfist, AA. Bit of a posh bastid are we? 

Oi! Less of the posh!

Haven't played golf for nearly 10 years now. 

[TheBoy]

Haven't played golf for nearly 10 years now. 

I'm guess I haven't for at least 8 years, seeing as all my bats ended up in orbit.