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2005 Tata Indigo - Battery Problem

02/11/2010 11:21 PM

dear all, i own a 2005 tata indigo tdi, off late i have facing the problem that my battery is requiring a lot of maintainance i have to put distilled water every 2 days and also facing starting problem due to the same. regards AMIT DHOPAWKAR
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Re: tata indigo battery problem

02/12/2010 4:03 AM

Hello, you need to check the alternator and voltage regulator. It's most likely built into the alternator. To be loosing so much water from the battery so quickly the alternator most likely is overcharging or outputting to much voltage.

If the output voltage is above 14.5vdc (normal voltage engine running 13.5vdc) you could damage the electronics and burnout the lights. This can damage the plates in the battery. You could also be loosing some of the acid also which would lower the capacity of the battery to start the engine.

One other thing you could check is to see if the battery case is cracked/damage and leaking out the electrolyte.

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02/13/2010 1:55 AM

GA from me. All I can add is that overcharging may also cause a sulfurous smell (sulfur dioxide), for another confirming symptom.

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02/13/2010 5:59 AM

GA, there's nothing to add.

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Re: 2005 Tata Indigo - Battery Problem

02/13/2010 8:15 AM

Your battery is overcharging, likely because of a defective voltage regulator. Under normal conditions the gas evolved from battery charging is explosive and must be properly vented. Under overcharging conditions there will be more gas to dissipate. Make sure your battery compartment is adequately vented.
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Re: 2005 Tata Indigo - Battery Problem

02/13/2010 12:42 PM

GA above.

Something You guys missed that I think most people are not aware of.

When testing the alternator It is advisable to remove it and bring it to a parts store if possible.

The reason for this is that automotive alternators are polyphase with each phase operating at a different rpm.

It Is highly possible for it to fail in phases with typically the lower speeds going first. This could account for undercharging during idle or low speed driving and overcharging during high speed driving (high way).

I agree with the above posts that this could also harm your battery. If there is damage to your battery, correcting your charging issue will not repair it.
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Re: 2005 Tata Indigo - Battery Problem

02/14/2010 11:15 PM

@above i guess you are right as the low battery indicator glows when the car is idling or ar veyr low rpm. wat can be done in this case? will i have to replace it? thanks and regards AMIT DHOPAWKAR
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02/15/2010 8:19 AM

You will probably have to replace the alternator (if it has a built-in regulator, even more likely). I don't know any details on Tata (not sold here in USA), but most alternators can be rebuilt; here, most auto parts stores can supply rebuilt on exchange basis (bring your old one back for "core charge", a deposit of money to ensure that they get your old one to rebuild). Here, also, most auto parts stores will check your charging system for free - this could prevent your replacing the entire alternator if only the regulator is bad, for example. Check if anyone where you are will test - especially if it's free!

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Re: 2005 Tata Indigo - Battery Problem

02/17/2010 7:15 AM

Welcome to the insanity

When I was younger, I went out with a girl that had a pair of Tatas. She took good care of those Tatas, washing them regularly. Some times she would allow me to help her with the washing procedures. We sure did enjoy those Tatas.

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02/18/2010 5:21 AM

Hello bob c, and I bet the headlights were on high after you washed them!

And I also bet the radio and volume worked like one killer system!!!

and I hope you keep an eye on the oil level by checking the oil dip stick.

it hard on the motor to run low on oil!!!!!!!!!

Now I go and give myself a big off topic!

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02/18/2010 7:31 AM

metalSmith You sound like a person that has had the pleasure of being associated with a Tata or two.

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02/18/2010 4:02 PM

Hello bob c, Well what could I say?

Other than you brought the bad boy out of me.

Anyway, Tata Motors of India, website looks like they have some nice models. Also from there website it looks like Tata Motors is going to foray into combat & defense models to round out it's defense business right up to front line combat models.

Well bob c have a good day and check out all the Tata models.

Ta ta for now Charles

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02/18/2010 9:40 PM

Some of those pick ups look very Ford-like. I wonder if they got some of the old Ranger stamping tools.

All in all, some nice TaTas.

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