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Default Which is failing - my car's battery or the charging system?

On 21/12/2011 18:43, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
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Bill wrote:
Voltage across battery with engine off, sidelights on: 12.5V approx.
Voltage across battery with engine on and at a fast tick over,
sidelights on: 14.6V approx.


It's a long long time since I've seen 14.6v. Last probably with a dynamo.


My 2003 Focus 1.6 with no load was 14.8v with low ambient temps.

David