Electrics: 70: - C70 Battery

AndreGonzalez · Jan 23rd, 2009, 13:32

Hi guys,

Bit of advice needed please.

At the beginning of the week my car seemed a bit sluggish when I tried to start it...just didn't sound right and took longer than normal to start.

The car has been sitting in the dirveway for two days and I just went to start it up and unfortunately it keeps turning but it doesn't wanna start.

It's a Bosch battery and it's only about 6 months old.

Any suggestions as to why this is happening? Would it be ok to just re-charge it?

Kind regards

Roger Jennings · Jan 23rd, 2009, 13:38

Hi,
If it continully turns the engine over and assuming it's not an internal problem then I would doubt it is the battery that is at fault. Suggest you check all the electrical connections under the bonnet first. Re-charge the battery then try again.
Good luck with it.

AndreGonzalez · Jan 24th, 2009, 19:57

Following on from my posting yesterday, I had my battery charging overnight and it started fine this morning.
I thought I'd better take the battery to be tested and it was tested on some machine called a Midtronics Intech 35P if that means anything to any of you.

The results are shown below:

Battery Test
Good Battery
Volts 12.75V
Measured 592A EN
Rating 470A EN

Starter Test
Normal
Volts 10.73V

Charging Test
Low
Volts 13.21V

Does any of this mean anything to anyone and if so would you recommend any solutions?

The guy who tested the battery said that the battery isn't charging properly ans mentioned something about replacing the brushes on the alternator but I have no idea what he is talking about.

Terminator · Jan 24th, 2009, 20:12

It is the alternator which charges the battery so if there is wear it will give the impression that the battery is at fault. The bushes in the alternator wear down over time but can be reconditioned relatively easily. Most motor factors can supply a recon alternator but will require yours in exchange.

AndreGonzalez · Jan 24th, 2009, 21:00

How can one recondition the bushes?

1stRaven · Jan 25th, 2009, 10:12

I just replaced my alternator since I couldn't find any brush packs for it. Little bit of a pain of a job but can be done on a drive way.

Terminator · Jan 25th, 2009, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndreGonzalez

How can one recondition the bushes?

The manufacturer of your alternator will most probably be able to supply the bushes. Alternatively, these guys can recondition it for you:

http://www.universal-rotating.co.uk/...ternators.aspx

AndreGonzalez · Jan 25th, 2009, 22:51

Any idea how much this costs?
Thanks in advance.

Jan 23rd, 2009, 13:32	#1
AndreGonzalez Junior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2009 22:18 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London	C70 Battery Hi guys, Bit of advice needed please. At the beginning of the week my car seemed a bit sluggish when I tried to start it...just didn't sound right and took longer than normal to start. The car has been sitting in the dirveway for two days and I just went to start it up and unfortunately it keeps turning but it doesn't wanna start. It's a Bosch battery and it's only about 6 months old. Any suggestions as to why this is happening? Would it be ok to just re-charge it? Kind regards

Jan 24th, 2009, 20:12	#4
Terminator VOC Member Last Online: May 16th, 2013 20:28 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Sussex	It is the alternator which charges the battery so if there is wear it will give the impression that the battery is at fault. The bushes in the alternator wear down over time but can be reconditioned relatively easily. Most motor factors can supply a recon alternator but will require yours in exchange. __________________ 1999 V40 T4

Jan 25th, 2009, 10:12	#6
1stRaven Forum Support Team Last Online: Mar 14th, 2018 13:07 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: 1stRaven	I just replaced my alternator since I couldn't find any brush packs for it. Little bit of a pain of a job but can be done on a drive way. __________________ *700R Website*

Jan 23rd, 2009, 13:38	#2
Roger Jennings VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 20:55 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorkshire	Hi, If it continully turns the engine over and assuming it's not an internal problem then I would doubt it is the battery that is at fault. Suggest you check all the electrical connections under the bonnet first. Re-charge the battery then try again. Good luck with it.

Jan 24th, 2009, 19:57	#3
AndreGonzalez Junior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2009 22:18 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London	Following on from my posting yesterday, I had my battery charging overnight and it started fine this morning. I thought I'd better take the battery to be tested and it was tested on some machine called a Midtronics Intech 35P if that means anything to any of you. The results are shown below: Battery Test Good Battery Volts 12.75V Measured 592A EN Rating 470A EN Starter Test Normal Volts 10.73V Charging Test Low Volts 13.21V Does any of this mean anything to anyone and if so would you recommend any solutions? The guy who tested the battery said that the battery isn't charging properly ans mentioned something about replacing the brushes on the alternator but I have no idea what he is talking about.

Jan 24th, 2009, 21:00	#5
AndreGonzalez Junior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2009 22:18 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London	How can one recondition the bushes?

Jan 25th, 2009, 22:51	#8
AndreGonzalez Junior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2009 22:18 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London	Any idea how much this costs? Thanks in advance.

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