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red arc isolator... couple of questions and issues
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:43 pm
by brad 93hilux
What is the purpose of the red light on the isolator itself... i have just had the duel batteries set up in my lux and both batteries are brand new good quality batteries and both only hold charge at about 11.5V with everything swithched off?
Any help guys.....
Brad
The alternator only puts out 13V as well is that normal?>
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 4:29 pm
by drivesafe
Hi brad, if your measurements are correct, don’t worry about the Redarc, at 13 volts, your alternator is never going to charge either of your batteries.
Get your Voltage Regulator/Alternator checked.
Cheers
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:42 pm
by brad 93hilux
thanks.... It is a bit hard to try to figure things out when something like that is giving you a bumsteer.
Cheers brad
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:17 pm
by brad 93hilux
I have also noticed that the redarc isolator red light stays on after the ignition and everything is turned off is this normal?
Not sure of the purpose of the red light????
...Brad...
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:10 pm
by zackde
Hi Brad the red LED staying on after ignition is switched of is normal it usually stays on a while..
Zack
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:59 pm
by brad 93hilux
thanks... wasn't sure if it was normal or something was wrong...
Brad
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:32 pm
by its aford not a nissan
the red light indicates when the batteries are connected this happens when the main battery voltage reaches around 13.5 volts now the batteries will remain connected till the voltage drops to around 12.5 volts and the light goes out
going by what you said earlier i would try a different multimeter as the red arc shouldnt engage till the volts are at 13.5 v