I find this odd

[They call me Pete]

When I start up the disco alt only puts out 12.5v then steadily goes up to 13.7 and tach kicks in. It's a new M-M and battery is new. Another thing is when I turn on headlights it kills tach for a min or so and I do need to replace a bulb but wouldn't think this would affect the alt.
Maybe some how it does.


Also has anyone have/heard of something constantly drawing on the battery and the need to install a shutoff switch at the battery. Another rover owner told this to my NAPA guy.

 

[Blue]

My 96 D1 had a constant battery draw after an accident.....never did manage to isolate it before I sold it. I didn't have the tach/headlight issues you had though, just a constant trickle somewhere. Might have been an aftermarket CD player acting up....

 

[They call me Pete]

I AM A JACKASS!!!!! I admit it. The alt starts working right away when you have the serpentine belt routed correctly :banghead: :banghead:. Cured all the above things too. I should have known I 'm what's odd not my disco

 

[RVRSRVC]

Ah, yes, "slippage".

 

[pjkbrit]

I AM A JACKASS!!!!! I admit it. The alt starts working right away when you have the serpentine belt routed correctly :banghead: :banghead:. Cured all the above things too. I should have known I 'm what's odd not my disco

It's an easy mistake to make!!!