Ve commodore alternator

[lmoengnr]

Yeah right nice to know...all of that checks out fine only thing I haven't checked is the positive cable/connector behind the glove box but would think you'd get a different reading from boot to jump posts under the bonnet?

It might be intermittent. A few bumps and it throws a hissy fit.

 

[Matt69]

It might be intermittent. A few bumps and it throws a hissy fit.

Yeah I did think that also but it's doing it even without moving

 

[lmoengnr]

Yeah I did think that also but it's doing it even without moving

Better check the torque on the nut for peace of mind.

 

[Matt69]

Better check the torque on the nut for peace of mind.

Under the bonnet you mean?

 

[Fu Manchu]

There was an update for the charge system many years ago. Ask Holden if they can install it, or if it’s up to date, reinstall it.

Is there something drawing current, as in parasitic draw?

 

[lmoengnr]

Under the bonnet you mean?

Up under the glovebox.

 

[Matt69]

There was an update for the charge system many years ago. Ask Holden if they can install it, or if it’s up to date, reinstall it.

Is there something drawing current, as in parasitic draw?

They said it's got the latest version...not that I'm aware of unfortunately

 

[Fu Manchu]

Up under the glovebox.

I found a photo of that the other night.

For @OP, I found the positive battery cable was loose and exposed on my VE Calais when I took the dash out.

It’s easy to reach it without removing the whole inside.

Up behind the glove box. Remove glove box. Easy stuff.

When you check it. Please disconnect the negative terminal first. Super super super important.

This bolts to the firewall and the engine cable is bolted to the other side via a bulkhead connector of sorts.

 

[Matt69]

I found a photo of that the other night.

For @OP, I found the positive battery cable was loose and exposed on my VE Calais when I took the dash out.

It’s easy to reach it without removing the whole inside.

Up behind the glove box. Remove glove box. Easy stuff.

When you check it. Please disconnect the negative terminal first. Super super super important.

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This bolts to the firewall and the engine cable is bolted to the other side via a bulkhead connector of sorts.

Intresting ...thanks for the picture and details...I'll be having a look at this tomorrow

 

[lout]