BCDC and 2003 prado

[JEBBS Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JEBBS]

Hi,
Have Nov 2003 120 series petrol prado.
NRMA without either of us knowing installed a Calcium battery as a second deep cycle battery.
My alternator runs for a NiCad battery (Stock at 13.5V), and wont fully charge a calcium battery (14.6)

So i have installed a BCDC1225D system into my car, with a bonus solar input thats perfect for battery top up.

Question, is the alternator a standard or Low voltage alternator (it is stock from new)??


Thanks for looking )

[LeighW Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close LeighW]

You have answered your own question, the 13.5V indicates low voltage, the cars charging system is designed for
lead acid batteries. Would have been cheaper and easier to fit a booster diode.

Cheers
Leigh

[JEBBS Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JEBBS]

Hi Leigh,
Never knew you guys existed, booster diode sounds great and would have saved some coin.
Alas its done now, but will keep that in mind for other vehicles i work on

Cheers Brett