
Originally Posted by
ronball
*n_spinner06
Ok here's the update...after my negative findings on my DIY tests on "Parasitic Load Draw" I decided to take the case to an auto electrician. He conducted the same tests that I did and found out that the alternator is the culprit, since the Alternator's Voltage Regulator is working fine. He was so sure that the alternator is not producing the much needed juice to power up the onboard electronics ie aircon, radio, headlight, wiper etc. The Hilander's stock alternator indicated an 40A rating dunno why it doesn't produce that much power but may be because of old age. He rewinded it using "larger" wires so as to raise the amp to 60-65 levels. I asked him to show me thru the multimeter the actual amp of the newly rewinded alternator but couldn't do so as he probably doesnt know how to and I don't know too.
After the rewinding works we tested the vehicle and its NOW juicing the way it should..during idle with the headlight, aircon, radio and wiper turned ON it registered 11.8.-12.6+ volts and further goes up during revs. While further rising up 13-14V with the electricals off and revs rising to 2.5k rpm.
Also installed my Volt Meter to see the roller coaster fluctuations of the battery voltage enabling you to react immediately while driving. I had this Volt Meter may be 6mos already but only installed it now. With everything off at the garage, the Volt Meter is showing a steady 12.3V which tells me right away that this vehicle will start as expected. For now I guess the problem has been solved but would further do some 1-2 weeks of observation to see if everything would work out fine.
PS
I was having doubt on the reliability of my 6month old "QUANTUM" brand battery and is also thinking that its also failing. Still contemplating on buying a Diesel Jump Starter to be able to address these problems on batteries suddenly being drained.
Good luck sir and I hope for you to try other auto electrician with a broader experience in auto electricals.
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*n_spinner06
Ok here's the update...after my negative findings on my DIY tests on "Parasitic Load Draw" I decided to take the case to an auto electrician. He conducted the same tests that I did and found out that the alternator is the culprit, since the Alternator's Voltage Regulator is working fine. He was so sure that the alternator is not producing the much needed juice to power up the onboard electronics ie aircon, radio, headlight, wiper etc. The Hilander's stock alternator indicated an 40A rating dunno why it doesn't produce that much power but may be because of old age. He rewinded it using "larger" wires so as to raise the amp to 60-65 levels. I asked him to show me thru the multimeter the actual amp of the newly rewinded alternator but couldn't do so as he probably doesnt know how to and I don't know too.
After the rewinding works we tested the vehicle and its NOW juicing the way it should..during idle with the headlight, aircon, radio and wiper turned ON it registered 11.8.-12.6+ volts and further goes up during revs. While further rising up 13-14V with the electricals off and revs rising to 2.5k rpm.
Also installed my Volt Meter to see the roller coaster fluctuations of the battery voltage enabling you to react immediately while driving. I had this Volt Meter may be 6mos already but only installed it now. With everything off at the garage, the Volt Meter is showing a steady 12.3V which tells me right away that this vehicle will start as expected. For now I guess the problem has been solved but would further do some 1-2 weeks of observation to see if everything would work out fine.
PS
I was having doubt on the reliability of my 6month old "QUANTUM" brand battery and is also thinking that its also failing. Still contemplating on buying a Diesel Jump Starter to be able to address these problems on batteries suddenly being drained.
Good luck sir and I hope for you to try other auto electrician with a broader experience in auto electricals.