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I had a lazzy starter motor so I got myself another used one off e bay. My origional one had 3 terminals on the back the new one only 2. I have used this new starter for about 4 monthes. I fitted a volt meter in the cab and I run at about 13.8 volts but this starter too has started having problems. I took my origional starter to a place in town where they test repair and recon motors and alternators. It appears that my starter was fine it just needed a good whipe out and contacts cleaned.
Yesterday I fitted the starter and changed the wiring back to 3 terminals ( one rather large black one 1 red with yellow and 2 smaller red ones that share 1 conector) and it started first time. I then pulled the 3 pin plug out of the alternator cleaned the contacts with emory board then sprayed it with electrical contact cleaner and pushed it back in. I took the camper for a half hour drive later. It started first time but my battery light is on and I am only showing 12.3volts when driving! When the ignition is off the battery shows 12.4 volts across the terminals with my multimeter. The volt meter was only a cheap one so I expect a different reading compaired to my multimeter but I would expect the driving voltage to be the same as before! Does any one have any idears what could be wrong?
Thanx

Yes, your alternator is not charging the battery.

Recheck all the connections you've just touched.

Alternator brush pack (i.e. voltage regulator) perhaps? A cheap part and easy to fit.
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Tony

Thanx chaps!