Hi group,
Ok I got my multimeter today cheapy from maplins. connected it all up after reaidng the instructions. here are my readings.
Battery test while car was off: 12.9v
alternator test: with heater on full, lights on etc and I got 13.9v
As I was passing a halfords today I dropped in for a free battery test just to listen to what they think. Guy came out with his multimeter and a battery tester, and got the same readings as me and told me the battery should be reading a minimum of 13v even though it s a 12.4 circuit which was his exact words and said that it would need changing soon. What do you think ?
He said that nothing looked to be wrong with the alternator from his reading, so it would be best to buy a new battery in a few months as this one is on its way out. He said not to rush in buying one but as I didn't have a history of the battery it would be advisable to be safer than sorry, he did say the halfords range are very good and for my car it would be £53 he said though any varta or boosch battery is ideal for vw cars.
thats pretty much all. I look forward to your views and advice.
Thanks