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bifrogifro
22nd December 2017, 16:02
Hi all, having a problem with my Saxo VTR where the alternator isn't charging the battery. I've replaced the battery and alternator with new ones to no avail, also note that charging the battery doesn't have a parasitic drain as it has held its last charge for a while now.

Any info would be greatly appreciated, cheers.

welshpug
22nd December 2017, 20:42
does the alternator light work?

Gabbastard
22nd December 2017, 23:18
Stick a multimeter on the charging post of the alt and then at the battery, see if theres a noticable difference.

Is the exciter cable ok? As welshpug says, is the dash battery/charging light working

bifrogifro
23rd December 2017, 13:47
Battery light working and on, I'll test that with the multimeter and get back to you