[TR] Stag quit at speed

[Kinderlehrer]

Can’t decide if that was a typo, Freudian, or just accurate J.   If the battery is good and just charged, I would think it would run for more than a few minutes before quitting.  Anyway, if you have a multimeter you can test the battery and the alternator – Google for youtube videos for how to do it, pretty easy.  Here’s’ one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGB6ZEjGm7Q   I think most auto parts stores will also check for free, but that does mean removing it.   BTW, I had a similar problem with my Toyota Highlander. Came out of COSTCO and everything was dead, not a peep. Slammed the back hatch and it started, made it home with no problem and then I tightened the battery terminals and haven’t had an issue since. Sometimes it’s the simplest things.

Bob

 

From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lee&John Howard
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 10:56 AM
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Subject: [TR] Stag quit at speed

 

Was giving the Stag its first serious road test today - it failed!  Engine quit at about 60 and everything went dead. On the shoulder ( of CA101 north of SF at rush hour - fun) and engine would not turn and hazard lights wold not flash.

Could this be anything else but the alternator going dead causing the battery to totally  discharge?   I just tested by charging the battery, then starting the car. I turned on all the fans ,lights and radio, then waited just a few minutes and the engine shit down. Battery voltage now under 8 volts.

Must be the alternator, right?

John Howard

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