Re: Generator question - negative current

Posted by TxGoat On 2023/11/16 9:09:22

I'd charge the battery fully before any further driving.
After charging the battery and driving several miles and observing some level of charge with the ammeter indicating correctly, you should be able to stop the car for 5 minutes or so and then be able to re start it with no issues.
If it still acts like the battery is low, you could have an ignition timing issue. (This assumes the starter is good and the battery and generator are working correctly and that all connections are good)
If the initial timing is too far advanced, a car will often start easily when cold , but fire against the starter when warmed up. This situation can mimic a battery or starter issue, when the actual problem is the timing.