Service Recommendations in North Phx/Scottsdale Area

[Danr55]

If the alternator checks good and you're sure it's hooked up correctly, the voltage regulator is good, then I would look at the gage. Could it be that the car is fine but the gage is screwed up?

[Phx Mike]

Originally Posted by Danr55

If the alternator checks good and you're sure it's hooked up correctly, the voltage regulator is good, then I would look at the gage. Could it be that the car is fine but the gage is screwed up?

I know it is more than the gauge since I am losing battery charge as I drive. Got to the point yesterday where it would not start. I put the charger on it and it showed fully drained.

[Gofastoldguy]

Originally Posted by Phx Mike

I know it is more than the gauge since I am losing battery charge as I drive. Got to the point yesterday where it would not start. I put the charger on it and it showed fully drained.

What type of battery are u using? Gel (Odyssey, Optima) or standard acid?
My Odyessy had sulfated and acted the same way until I bought a smart charger which will automatically provide desulfation during maintenance charging. If lead/acid look for dead cell. Good luck
Bill B

[Phx Mike]

Originally Posted by Gofastoldguy

What type of battery are u using? Gel (Odyssey, Optima) or standard acid?
My Odyessy had sulfated and acted the same way until I bought a smart charger which will automatically provide desulfation during maintenance charging. If lead/acid look for dead cell. Good luck
Bill B

Thx - it is a relatively new gel (AGM) battery. I say relatively new as it has an A16 (January 2016) date code and was not used before installing in my car last month. It seems to take a charge and has plenty of amps to crank the car. But it is clear that the car is running off the battery alone - the longer I drive the lower the voltage gets.