View Single Post
Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:16 PM
  #18  
stevieturbo's Avatar
stevieturbo
C**t
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,997
Likes: 269
From: Norn Iron
Default

Originally Posted by zetecbeast
think I'm going to buy a proper battery tester.
My local motor factors are a right bunch of tw*ts
It would be cheaper just to buy a new battery. Why not just make sure the alternator is charging ?

Simplest method other than going to an autospark. Stick a voltmeter onto it whilst driving. If it ever drops below 13.8v at the battery, I'd be concerned about the alternators ability to charge.

Last edited by stevieturbo; Jan 1, 2013 at 08:18 PM.
Reply