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1982 308 GTSi battery discharging

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by seschroeder, Jul 9, 2004.

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  1. seschroeder

    seschroeder Formula Junior

    Apr 25, 2002
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    Alexandria, VA
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    Steve Schroeder
    #1 seschroeder, Jul 9, 2004
    Gentlemen:

    The battery on my 308 discharges after 10 days to 14 days of idleness. Had the battery checked and it was found to be good. I rather suspect that the diodes in the alternator are bad. Any secrets to having the bloody thing rebuild or taking it off the vehicle?? Owners manual say it is a Bosch 0.120.489 - 641 (55 Amp).

    As always, thanks in advance.

    Steve Schroeder
     
  2. milstanselnino

    milstanselnino Formula Junior

    Jan 8, 2004
    573
    MN
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    Jon P.
    #2 milstanselnino, Jul 9, 2004
    Are yiou sure the alternator is at fault? That's easy to test. My bet is on some other current drain: my Mondial would do that. Whan I checked, I found that the problem was not uncommon. Look for a light somewhere, or if you don't want to go through all that, a battery cut-off switch.
     

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