Andy Marshall
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OK guys, my 4200 Spyder has developed a quirk (fault?)
Until a recent track event, the voltmeter in the car nearly always ready between 13.5 and 14 volts, sometimes a bit higher. Since that day, it has read between 12.5 and 13.5 volts. Sometimes it will even dip to 12 volts, (but never lower, even if all the electrical gubbins is switched on) The warning light (which works) does not come on ever.
It seems to get worse as the car gets hotter. Today for example it was down to 12volts after being in traffic for a while.
So, the question is, is my alternator on the way out, or is there another explanation?
Thanks in advance
Andy
Until a recent track event, the voltmeter in the car nearly always ready between 13.5 and 14 volts, sometimes a bit higher. Since that day, it has read between 12.5 and 13.5 volts. Sometimes it will even dip to 12 volts, (but never lower, even if all the electrical gubbins is switched on) The warning light (which works) does not come on ever.
It seems to get worse as the car gets hotter. Today for example it was down to 12volts after being in traffic for a while.
So, the question is, is my alternator on the way out, or is there another explanation?
Thanks in advance
Andy