I have a 1994 Ford Fiesta 1.1 LX.
The battery went dead, and after charging it, I did a voltage test across the terminals while the engine was running and being revved. I only got 12V, so I believe that the battery is not charging.
I think this means that the alternator is not working properly.
I also noticed that the battery is 7 years old which I believe is old for a car battery. Would a dodgy battery cause a loss in charging voltage?
also when I drive the car (with the battery not being charged), I can't get the rev counter to go over 2000 revs nor the temp gauge to move, although my speed is not restricted.
I just want to be sure this is an alternator problem before buying one (2nd hand).
Thanks, Paul
The battery went dead, and after charging it, I did a voltage test across the terminals while the engine was running and being revved. I only got 12V, so I believe that the battery is not charging.
I think this means that the alternator is not working properly.
I also noticed that the battery is 7 years old which I believe is old for a car battery. Would a dodgy battery cause a loss in charging voltage?
also when I drive the car (with the battery not being charged), I can't get the rev counter to go over 2000 revs nor the temp gauge to move, although my speed is not restricted.
I just want to be sure this is an alternator problem before buying one (2nd hand).
Thanks, Paul