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   XPost: sci.electronics.repair   
   From: tauno.voipio@notused.fi.invalid   
      
   On 18.2.15 09:27, Sparky wrote:   
   > The battery was replaced at the same time as was the alternator: 5 months ago   
   > (corrected from my original post).   
   >   
   > Measurement of battery cables: from battery cable (+) terminal to alternator   
   > (+) terminal: 1.5 ohms. From battery cable (-) terminal to chassis: 1.5   
   > ohms.   
   >   
   > Charging numbers with new alternator & 5 months old battery:   
   > With partially (50%?) depleted battery, when the car was started and engine   
   > revved, the new alternator output 34 amps, headlights off. With lights on   
   > high, output was 44 amps. Charge voltage was 14.04 volts. These numbers are   
   > within those specified in the Toyota factory manual (charge current: ³30A or   
   > more²; charge voltage: ³13.9-15.1².   
   >   
   > Thanks.   
      
      
   Your measurements cannot be good, or the thing does not charge   
   the battery. If there were only 10 A, you'd lose 30 V in the cables.   
      
   For starting, you will need hunders of amperes, but the battery   
   voltage cannot put even 10 A to the grounding cable.   
      
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