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[Kevin Wood]

 It does seem a tad on the low side at 2000 revs with load, but as you say the battery could have sat on the shelf for a long time.
Give it a while, take it for a good run and let the alternator do it's work.

Why don't you tighten up the bonnet cable? 

Agreed, that is a little low. I would give the battery a charge to ensure it is fully charged, then repeat the measurements at idle  and fast idle without any heavy loads switched on. Also check that the larger cables into the battery terminals are securely crimped. Particularly, the positive one has a tendency to work loose. Check that the terminals aren't getting hot.

Kevin

[Chimpchoker]

 It does seem a tad on the low side at 2000 revs with load, but as you say the battery could have sat on the shelf for a long time.
Give it a while, take it for a good run and let the alternator do it's work.

Why don't you tighten up the bonnet cable? 

I've been going to for a few months now since seeing the tips on here. The stealership said it had to be renewed at £114 ( cost of cable about £20) as it "can't be adjusted"
obviously the stealership doesn't read OOF!!

[Chimpchoker]

It's been 3 weeks or so now since I put the new battery on and it's working fine. Tested it all again at the weekend and the figures were 13.25 on idle no load. 2000 revs 14.34 and at 2000 revs with full load of heated seats, rear heated window, fan, radio, full beam lights the display said 12.57v so I'm well chuffed.

Thank you so much to all who helped but especially Kevin who has done the check list. It cost me nothing as I got the new battery on the 4 yr garuntee from halfords but without this forum I would have gone to the main stealership who may have said it was only the battery but could also have easilly said it was a battery and an alternator.  Even so a new battery was going to be £110 where as it was free as mentioned........ Oh and kneepad, I am going to do the bonnet cable this next week or so.......

[Kneepad]

Glad to hear it all worked out for you, nice to get feedback on a result. 
I'll be watching for an update on that bonnet release cable.   

[Chimpchoker]

Glad to hear it all worked out for you, nice to get feedback on a result. 
I'll be watching for an update on that bonnet release cable.   

Doing the bonnet catch this Saturday!!

[dbug]

Glad to hear it all worked out for you, nice to get feedback on a result. 
I'll be watching for an update on that bonnet release cable.   

Doing the bonnet catch this Saturday!!

Doubt if Kneepad is interested mate - he hasn't been online since 24 January 2011 

[Chimpchoker]

Yup, I saw that after I posted it, still going to do the bonnet though