Hi Paul
thanks for your reply
I have had an auto electrician look at the car
He says the plug I disconnect is the one that tells the alternator how much charge to put into the battery hence saving fuel
He is at a lose as to what the problem is
The battery is holding a full charge when parked overnight but only shows 12.7 when the plug is in and the motor running
Take the plug out and it charges about 13.5