View Full Version : Charging/Battery Problem? Perplexing


Tractorshaft
04-24-2005, 06:14 AM
Hi all,





I have a 1994 4 runner that I just bought a new battery for. The darn
thing was not charging with a charger but now the amp meter is reading
on the high side with a new and charged battery, the lights dim when I
merely turn on the wipers or heater? I just had to jump start it today?
I put new terminals on the positive and negative connections to the
battery but not replace the entire cables? Could the cables or voltage
regulator be the problem? I dont quite understand why the alternator is
showing high output yet the battery is dying? Any suggestions welcomed
and encouraged! Than you in advance!





Jerry

Patrick
04-26-2005, 12:02 AM
wow...youve got me completely confused here...

Tractorshaft
04-26-2005, 12:09 AM
Sorry for rambling, basically the amp meter was showing a high rate of
charge, the batt. voltage was reading 12.6V static and 14.0v with the
engine running. The loss was through a bad ground cable. Thanks
for at least saying you were confused!



Jer

157high
09-16-2008, 12:29 PM
I have a 93 3.0d I have replaced both batteries and had the alternator serviced but if not started for one day battery is flat Any ideas?