+ 1 on that ^^^Mocki wrote:Yep, re reading this, the basic over the counter multimeters cannot handle that sort of power , most are 10amps max
You sure it's not 4.5amps you are reading ?
What sort of meter are you using?
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+ 1 on that ^^^Mocki wrote:Yep, re reading this, the basic over the counter multimeters cannot handle that sort of power , most are 10amps max
You sure it's not 4.5amps you are reading ?
ghost123uk wrote:Tis worth noting, as you point out, that a blown diode in the alternator can do this. I had it once on our scirocco. It didn't do it all the time, it depends on where the alternator "stops" when turning the motor off.
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Yes, you’re right, it would. (thread 2 pages long + "sent from the pub", on a phone)Smiffo wrote:if it were the alternator, wouldn't the problem still be there with ignition off?ghost123uk wrote:a blown diode in the alternator can do this.