Charging Volts At Battery

[iain1067]

Quick question is 14.25 volts ok at the battery, this is with everything off i.e lights etc

Thanks


Iain

[Jamo]

Yes thats fine by my accounts.

[caterpillar]

its to low... when the engine running, and charging the batt: with the lights on , and the heather fan on 14,4 volt min; THATS ok......!! no jokes for sure.

[topsparky]

the voltage for charging has to be more than the cell or cells being charged
the voltage you have there should been o.k but i would check with lights ,heater
heated rear window etc then check the voltage again with the engine running @
2500-3000 because the alternator does not charge the battery on idle engine speed

[iain1067]

Thanks guys will do

Iain

[Graham]

I was told in Adelaide mine was not putting out what it should, when the engine is running i get 13.7-14 volts top, with as much load as possible on this is 12 volts. What is on its way out to cause this, is it just a regulator, or a re-wind/overhaul required.

[s2dude]

I have same problem mate.
Could be regulator, new alternator, bad connection from earth strap to alternator or earth straps to engine or a poorly battery??

Im pondering whether to get a new battery for mine for a kick off!!

[topsparky]

I was told in Adelaide mine was not putting out what it should, when the engine is running i get 13.7-14 volts top, with as much load as possible on this is 12 volts. What is on its way out to cause this, is it just a regulator, or a re-wind/overhaul required.

i'd check regulator and bushes
i don't know if they are serviceable on audis though

[pastures16]

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