09-24-2012, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dhyrk3
Thanks Slick, I'll check the stand alone V of the battery after this.
As I was driving back home, I continuously observed the battery reading through the cluster, initially it only showed 11.3V. As I drive ahead, level gradually drops down. after 15mins of driving and when the voltage reached 9.9V, boom DSC, ABS, Brake lights have gone off followed by the trans failsafe mode message.
I used my booster to crank the engine again. before starting, the voltage showed 13.4V, after starting and removing the booster, it remained at 13.4V. and after 3 mins of driving it has gone down to 13.0V again.
Do you reckon it's the alternator not charging the battery?
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That sounds about right - alternator. Usually when there's a problem with the charging system you get an idiot light.
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