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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / August 2005240 voltmeter-charging
Hello, My '89 240 does not appear to charge fully when driving with the lights on. The voltmeter goes slightly to the left. If I turn on the AC it gets worse. Sometimes it works fine. Any clues would be greatly appreciated. I sure hope it's not the alternator. Allan Ballard Get the regulator checked. My son came back from his first solo after getting his licence and there was a horrible smell. The battery was boiling. He wanted to pull it out until I explained about boiling sulphuric acid. The reg was shot and was putting 17.5V into the battery. No wonder it died..... > Hello, > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Allan Ballard > Hello, > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Allan Ballard My guess is: it is the alternator. Specifically, the brushes. I don't know about the 240, but the alternator used in the 740 has an easily replacable brush/regulator module ($35 US the last time I bought one). The only warning I have if you decide to replace or inspect it yourself is to disconnect the battery first. Mike |
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