Recent content by wildbits

yep, from that I'd say it's definitely being regulated as there's minimal voltage change with load or speed. The fuse looked like it had burned rather than just cracked, but not one of those dramatic spatters so I'm guessing a mild overload. I'm holding out for it just being one of those...

Okay, don't know whether to feel embarrassed, vindicated or just happy, but I seem to have fixed it! I metered it again and it was charging perfectly within range, just not being excited on starting. And so... even though I was sure I checked all the fuses before, I checked again and found...

Thanks for that :) Now I know where to start looking I shall have a tinker and see what I learn.

Anyone understand alternators and their control systems? I have a Peugeot 306 LX Auto 1600cc reg 2000. It failed while driving at night - all the electrics failed slowly until it wouldn't run. Clearly it wasn't charging and just went until the battery died. RAC man tested the battery and...