Welcome to BigCarClub!

Site Notification:

BigCarClub is now closed to registrations. Whilst it remains available online, the site is now an archive only and will eventually expire.
Thank you to all our members who contributed over the years!

Not logged in!

Hey there, welcome to BigCarClub!
You don't need to be logged in to view the forum but the experience will be so much better if you are! Users can login or if you don't have an account already, you can create one for free by clicking the Register link in the top right corner of this page.

Advert:

Pd130 galaxy battery

Started by Jr1990, October 16, 2016, 02:17:25 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Print
Go Down 1
User actions
October 16, 2016, 02:17:25 PM
Looking at viewing an 05 galaxy pd130 180,000 miles.
Owner says it may need new battery and he has it charging every weekend as it's Barely used. I've read about the fuse box melting so I'll check that.  If it is melted would the car still drive with him charging it at the weekend. Would it drive with dodgy alternator and die when I get it home?

Thanks
October 16, 2016, 02:30:08 PM #1
How far is home?

It could be the alternator cable or could also be a short in the door wiring. Equaly. it could also just be a battery thats at the end of its life.
03 Ford Galaxy 1.9 TDI 115 Ghia in Spruce Green Metallic
With cream leather interior, Full Bodykit, Remapped at 145bhp, Lowered on 18's
17 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 Diesel in Slate Blue
262Bhp AWD and Factory fresh...for now!
58 Ford Transit 2.2 TDI 115 in Frozen White
With retrofitted everything except another slidey door! :)
LAUNCH X431 Pad PRO - Scanning & Coding for all makes and models done in Wiltshire in exchange for winegums! :)
October 16, 2016, 02:50:56 PM #2 Last Edit: October 16, 2016, 02:51:51 PM by Jr1990
50 miles. Like you say could genuinely just need a battery. If it is melted I probably won't buy it, I'm hoping it's been done. Is there any easy way to check alternator is OK? Are they expensive to be replaced

Thanks
October 16, 2016, 04:04:36 PM #3
Stick a multi meter across battery terminals and put all electrics on, wanna be seeing 14 plus volts. Even on a fully charged battery if alternator was not working car would flash up alternator/workshop message.
If battery was fully charged and you had engine running with no warnings on dash and 14v at battery terminals I would drive it back 50 miles.

Don't rule out car if the alternator cable in battery fuse box is melted and corroded it's a fairly easy fix.
October 16, 2016, 10:09:42 PM #4
Thanks for your help. Really appreciated
User actions
Print
Go Up 1