William737 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hello all, I have completed an engine swap on my glanza... it had been running fine then clumsy me dropped a socket on the positive battery stud. It sparked and the car spluttered. The car drove after that then it died. It starts with jump leads attached and will run unless they are on. I have changed the alternator and also the alternator fuse but still no joy... if someone could leave me some advice it's be great. Thanks Will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Have you tried a different battery? Check the earth is good to the battery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gwtaylor Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 That’s what I’d of said try a different battery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William737 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Hiya, yeah I'll have to give that a go... cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LeonL Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Battery or earth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William737 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 I changed the battery but the problem hasn't gone... not sure where to look now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 alternator charging well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lukEp Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Even with the battery disconnected the car will still run once started sounds like alternator is dead. Check charge rate while running with no load 14v on load (lights heater rear screen) 13.5v. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William737 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Plugged the multimeter on when the car is running with a strong battery and it's only reading 11.5V. I prepared the alternator the other week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William737 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Replaced the alternator* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William737 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 I checked with multimeter and it was reading 11.5V I think it's something between the alternator and the battery but I just don't know what Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lukEp Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Yeah that's to low even not running should be 12v+ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William737 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Yea, not sure where to look now... might go over the wiring and earths Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Might be the alternator still, Stick the multimeter directly on the alternator terminal if you can get to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William737 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 I'll give it a go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William737 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Could it be due to the alternator belt slipping? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William737 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Turned out to be the alternator belt, it was very worn. Thanks all for your help! Edited March 25, 2019 by William737 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Glad you got there fella Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gwtaylor Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Glad you got it sorted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Thats handy to know too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William737 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Cheers guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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