P38A Battery indicator

aj1954 · Dec 17, 2019

When I had my P38 4.6, I got an aftermarket one 150A for £120 no exchange from Island, output was down to 13.8v on the original Bosch one
I still have it in the shed, was going to get a kit to repair it but never got round to it.

RangeRoller dt · Dec 17, 2019

If you take the belt off you can feel for any wear in the alternator bearings. Should be smooth no side to side movement.

Grrrrrr · Dec 17, 2019

aj1954 said:
When I had my P38 4.6, I got an aftermarket one 150A for £120 no exchange from Island, output was down to 13.8v on the original Bosch one
I still have it in the shed, was going to get a kit to repair it but never got round to it.

13.8V sounds right for an early one or diesel. Doesn't mean a diode hasn't gone though.

Datatek · Dec 18, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
13.8V sounds right for an early one or diesel. Doesn't mean a diode hasn't gone though.

As Above, 13.8 volts is normal for all diesels and most V8s. A faulty diode pack will cause erratic output but will not usually light the battery warning light.

P38A Battery indicator

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