Thread: is it the generator?
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Old 07-11-2007, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by gdimassa View Post
firstly... the generator lamp is on or off?
Good first question. You need to determine if the generator is actually putting out a charge, and if so, is the regulator actually doing its job. And once the charging system is normal, consider removing the ground lead from the battery when the car sits for more than a few days (to avoid draining the battery due to a short in the system). And use a low-amp charger at all times to maintain the battery charge during non-use. I always have the ground lead removed from the battery post unless the car is in motion, and I always use a motorcycle battery charger that maintains a "floating charge". And none of my Giulias ever needs a battery replacement in less than about 8 years.
Jim
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