speedyxjs
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| posted on 14/10/08 at 07:53 AM |
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Battery Question
We are having some problems with one of our vans.
It is a Kangoo freezer van.
Because of the freezer it has to have the alternator belt running a bit slack otherwise they wear out within a few k's. We had a new battery
fitted at the beginning of the year but now (about 10,000 miles later) she has to be jump started after left for a couple of days.
Do we need a new battery already or could it be something else? I know the loosened belt doesnt help but even if we do 100 miles and leave her for the
weekend, she still needs a jump to get her running in the morning.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 14/10/08 at 07:58 AM |
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stick a meter across the terminals when the engine is running, should be around 14 volts if not then its the alternator, if it is then the battery is
damaged. I'd also check the earth connections are clean.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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nick205
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| posted on 14/10/08 at 08:11 AM |
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I might be being dim here, but why do you have to slacken the alternator belt?
How does the freezer operate?
Not considered it before, but if you're asking the normal alternator/battery set-up to power a freezer compressor as well then that seems a big
ask.
I'd have expected a 2 battery/split charge system like a caravan or motorhome.
Like I say - I might be missing something here 
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westf27
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| posted on 14/10/08 at 08:41 AM |
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Wondering whether the compressor has an electric solenoid clutch which is sticking in and draining the battery.Sure I read about discos and rangies
with this problem
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 14/10/08 at 09:28 AM |
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The freezer runs on the same belt as the alternator. It also switches off with the ingnition so i dont think it could drain the battery.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 14/10/08 at 11:22 AM |
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is the battery located in the freezer compartment....? 
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 14/10/08 at 12:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
is the battery located in the freezer compartment....?
no
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Blue Fox
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| posted on 14/10/08 at 03:14 PM |
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I had a VW transporter that did exactly that from new - if I parked it for more than 3/4 days it wouldn't start, I was sure it was the battery
but VW kept telling me there was nothing wrong with it, got rid of it a couple of weeks ago after having it 2 years so can't help much other
than to say both myself and the AA man who came out and started it once said the battery was u/s.
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