Hello.
I have a Fiat Ducato based camper. When I start the engine, after about 20 - 25 seconds the engine battery light comes on and the engine speeds up a little.
Also, during the first 20 - 25 secs. with battery light off, there is a discharge from the habitation battery until the engine battery light illuminates. The habitation battery then shows no further discharge.
I've checked the engine battery with a multimeter. The voltage across the engine battery terminals shows only 12.8 volts with the engine running so it looks like I have a faulty alternator. No charge to either engine nor habitation battery.
Have I just an alternator problem or is there more lurking?
Cheers, John
I have a Fiat Ducato based camper. When I start the engine, after about 20 - 25 seconds the engine battery light comes on and the engine speeds up a little.
Also, during the first 20 - 25 secs. with battery light off, there is a discharge from the habitation battery until the engine battery light illuminates. The habitation battery then shows no further discharge.
I've checked the engine battery with a multimeter. The voltage across the engine battery terminals shows only 12.8 volts with the engine running so it looks like I have a faulty alternator. No charge to either engine nor habitation battery.
Have I just an alternator problem or is there more lurking?
Cheers, John