starting problem

  1. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Wick Posts: 15
    #1
    Hi guys if i leave my vtr for couple of hours it barely starts or i need to bump or jump start it but when i get it started its fine.

    Ive changed battery thinking it was not holding charge but it still the same any ideas cheers
  2. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 413
    #2
    Alternator mate u checked that if the battery is being charged
  3. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #3
    Charge up the battery then check the charging rate,it sounds like the alternator either isn`t charging the battery or the alternator is draining it(faulty alternator)What condition is the drivebelt in?Is it tensioned correctly?
  4. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Wick Posts: 15
    #4
    I just changed fan belt
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2012 canterbury Posts: 586 3/4 vtr turbo
    #5
    could possible have a drain on the battery if the alternator ends up being ok.
    check alternator first, then test for a drain
  6. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by _saxo_vtr_ View Post
    I just changed fan belt
    Just trying eliminate the cheap things 1st mate.
  7. L-plater Joined: Nov 2012 Dalbeattie Posts: 80 Saxo VTR Diablo Red
    #7
    What you need is a cheap multimeter to check you + / - voltages on the alternator. If unsure what to do watch the below youtube vid.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTGz0PKIl84
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge
    #8
    does sound like you have a current leak.

    As above with a multimeter, with everything off the battery should be at least 12.4v

    or if you have the terminals disconnected should ideally be about 12.6v

    with the engine running it should be a minimum of 13V and no more than 15V