Re 330GLT Electrics

kev240 · Nov 23rd, 2002, 20:18

Sorry forgot to mention in my rather long winded previous post that when the brake pedal is pressed, the voltage meter takes a sharp dive in to the red 'Low' section. (Standard Volvo Voltage meter fitted.)

foggyjames · Nov 24th, 2002, 11:15

How very strange! Sounds like something is draining the battery big-time when you hit the brakes. Do you have a tow-bar kit? My car does, and it could possibly make it easier for a short to occur. Are the brake lights actually working? What size is the fuse that they are on? It sounds obvious, but the symptoms there are of a huge current draw (and therefore volt drop) on the brake light circuit - and this is most likely caused by a short.

cheers

James

srtames · Nov 25th, 2002, 16:28

You may have a high resistance cell in your battery. Is the battery fully charged ? ie use a trickle charger overnight. Can you check the electrolyte in your battery or is it sealed type?
Try to borrow another battery to eliminate it as the problem.

regards, Steve

kev240 · Dec 5th, 2002, 21:44

Steve
thank you for your reply, new battery fitted, and fingers crossed all has been ok for the past few days/nights.
Regards
Kevin.

Nov 23rd, 2002, 20:18	#1
kev240 Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 22:09 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OBAN	Re 330GLT Electrics Sorry forgot to mention in my rather long winded previous post that when the brake pedal is pressed, the voltage meter takes a sharp dive in to the red 'Low' section. (Standard Volvo Voltage meter fitted.)

Nov 24th, 2002, 11:15	#2
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	RE: Re 330GLT Electrics How very strange! Sounds like something is draining the battery big-time when you hit the brakes. Do you have a tow-bar kit? My car does, and it could possibly make it easier for a short to occur. Are the brake lights actually working? What size is the fuse that they are on? It sounds obvious, but the symptoms there are of a huge current draw (and therefore volt drop) on the brake light circuit - and this is most likely caused by a short. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Nov 25th, 2002, 16:28	#3
srtames Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2020 17:21 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: reading	RE: Re 330GLT Electrics You may have a high resistance cell in your battery. Is the battery fully charged ? ie use a trickle charger overnight. Can you check the electrolyte in your battery or is it sealed type? Try to borrow another battery to eliminate it as the problem. regards, Steve

Dec 5th, 2002, 21:44	#4
kev240 Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 22:09 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OBAN	RE: Re 330GLT Electrics Steve thank you for your reply, new battery fitted, and fingers crossed all has been ok for the past few days/nights. Regards Kevin.

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