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944s2 Starting Problem


well done. I like a plan when it goes smoothly [:D]

my voltmeter hardly showed a difference between new and old battery... so no worries.

pjb
 
Good stuff, but I wouldn't rely on the in-dash volt meters. They are hopeless at best. Mine reads a little over 12v at idle but when I put a multimeter accross the battery terminals it reads 14.5v - which is what your in-dash volt meter should be reading with all the electrics off. If you are getting 14ish V accross the battery terminals then you can safely assume your alternator is OK. If you are getting 12v or less then your alternator is not charging the battery.

If your voltage varies then it is most likely your voltage regulator. A classic symptom of your voltage regulator on it's way out is varying voltage output. When mine was on its way out then intermittently the voltage would shoot up - the indash volt meter would go from its usual 12v position to off the scale, the fan would speed up faster than the fastest speed, all the lights (exterior and interior) would go ultra bright. It would be like this for a few seconds before returning to normal. If you get these symptoms you should replace your voltage regulator as soon as possible before the high voltage damages your battery or blows your master fuse.
 
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