Low Voltage

[SteveLS400]

Guys

When testing the permanent live to the radio, it was found to be only 10.7 volts (radio disconnected I might add). Testing the live feed from the ignition (Acc position), the reading was 11.9v. If the Battery was duff, the readings should have been the same. The Battery checked out fine with the engine running so it and the alternator are good.

The 1st question is therefore, why is the permanent live giving such a low reading? Where's it going? The conditions for testing were identical and the tests repeated er repeatedly. Only the drivers' door was open thus illuminating the red warning light on the door and dash but this was consistent across the tests there was no other obvious load.

The 2nd question is where can I pick-up a replacement permanent live without the obvious of running a wire directly to the Battery and thus destroying the beauty that lurks under the bonnet? (Visions of old Fords and miles of nasty wires supporting 8-tracks and rev counters spring to mind).

[TigerFish]

Maybe the fuse for the radio is a bit dodgy, or it's connection?

There should be a permanent 12v feed to the digital clock, so you could hook into that, assuming it is showing the voltage you want.

[SteveLS400]

Maybe the fuse for the radio is a bit dodgy, or it's connection?

There should be a permanent 12v feed to the digital clock, so you could hook into that, assuming it is showing the voltage you want.

Your're not just a pretty face :winky:

Having a further go on Wednesday so hopefully the clock will provide the solution if I cant resolve the problem by then.

It hadn't occurred to me that the permanent live would be fused. I'll replace any fuses that are associated with the radio as a precaution.