2001 Renault Espace Espace not charging

2001 RENAULT ESPACE
72,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MRDAVEBEAR
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I just fitted a new alternator to my 2.2dci Espace only to find that it still is not charging. If I touch my electrical tester screw driver to the small terminal on the alternator (Purple wire) it starts charging at 14 volts and will continue to work untill the car is switched off. Normally I would suspect the dash warning light but this car has a digital dash. Please can you help.
Nov 20, 2008 at 5:38 PM
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JIMMYTHEBRIT
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have you tested the battery to make sure it can hold a charge. if you had a faulty alternator, it can cause problems within the battery. if it was overcharging it could have 'cooked' the battery, or the battery may just need a replacement after being relied on so much.
Nov 26, 2008 at 8:46 PM