A bit of good news for a change, the eSpace's alternator is working a treat. The workshop manual we've got states that with the engine running the voltmeter should read 13.4v to 14.8v. The picture on the left was taken with the engine just idling, so at higher rev's we'd probably get somewhere approaching 14.8v - exactly what the Renault workshop manual suggests.
There's potentially more good news with the battery. Before removed it from the scrap yard eSpace it was reading 10.1v. After 24hrs of charging at a mate's it now reads 13.0v and there was a definite spark when connecting the jump leads to it (something the other battery never did). Also another test is the lights - with the 'new' battery connected the headlights and beam were very bright, the electric windows and central locking all kicked into life.
Sadly the 'new' battery was still unable to start the engine, however it was trying - the starter motor sounded to be ticking over - just not fast enough...
Stay tuned for some even better news in our next post... :)
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