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Re: Rebuilding alternator? Have quick look at pics please Mon, 24 May 2004 22:25 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Yeah battery light and a couple of others were coming up but on permanently. When the guys put the new alternator in it started flickering, they hadn't tightened up the earth, causing a bad connection that you could see sparks from when motor revved abit. Put a multimeter on the battery terminals while motor is running...should read about 13.5 to 14.5 volts. When the alternator was gone the battery was only reading about 11.5 or 12 volts, hence diagnosed as the alternator not charging properly.

So I would:

1) Check all terminals are tight
2) Check battery voltage with engine running

Let us know the outcome Smile
Don't take it to dodgy auto elec as it will probably cost you money for something you don't really need Sad

[Updated on: Mon, 24 May 2004 22:26]

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