Alternator low voltage

[m_c]

Definetly a Vectra-C at that age.

[Jonathan]

If it does turn out to be the diodes, and for some reason you can't replace them then you can allways turn it into a pretty powerful and fast brushless motor.

Just remove the diodes, solder wires onto the armature and stator. Put a few volts on the armature and conect an ESC to the stator.By varying the current through the armature windings you can vary the torque - excellent for starting.

I did it a while ago and it seems to work well. I've not thought of anything useful to do with the motor yet.

Let me know if you/anyone is interested and I'll start a thread with more detail/photos.

[M250cnc]

Definetly a Vectra-C at that age.

Hi left it for 24hrs measured the battery voltage and it was 12.5v so it is working correctly "not draining" albeit lowish output voltage

If it does turn out to be the diodes, and for some reason you can't replace them then you can allways turn it into a pretty powerful and fast brushless motor.

Jonathan you seem to be obsessed with motors. :lol:

Thanks Phil

[m_c]

Jonathan you seem to be obsessed with motors. :lol:

He certainly is, but just not quite enough.
Alternators don't have armatures

[Jonathan]

He certainly is, but just not quite enough.
Alternators don't have armatures

Oops, substitute that for rotor!

if you will do that jonathan it would be good for the dum thick no nothing's like me.

Ok, I will later today.

[h4ppy-chris]

Let me know if you/anyone is interested and I'll start a thread with more detail/photos.

if you will do that jonathan it would be good for the dum thick no nothing's like me.