tractorboy
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 09:05 AM |
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alternator problem?
i was driving at night on saturday and noticed that the alternator warning light was permanantly lit all be it dimly . i have noticed it flicker befor
especially when accelerating. the battery is new but dont know where to look or what to test first . thanks for any help in advance .cheers scott
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 09:54 AM |
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Have got a Bright 6 module? Mine does that - everything still functions OK so I no longer worry about it.
I might still put a hidden bulb in the circuit to stop it, though.
David
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tractorboy
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| posted on 24/6/06 at 10:17 PM |
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no i haven't got a module fitted .im just using tiger loom and standard set up( sierra style stalk and tiger switch gear) may have to resort to
a standard employed on some of my old bangers ive had , 1 put up with it or 2 take the bulb out ! cheers scott
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 25/6/06 at 08:13 AM |
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Could be the diode pack in the alternator breaking down ?
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dave r
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| posted on 25/6/06 at 08:38 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tractorboy
may have to resort to a standard employed on some of my old bangers ive had , 1 put up with it or 2 take the bulb out ! cheers scott
without the bulb it wont charge at all.
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Dusty
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| posted on 28/6/06 at 10:58 PM |
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Could well be the voltage regulator, particularly if during the day it seems to be hardly lit at tickover but gets brighter at high revs.
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 29/6/06 at 05:31 PM |
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It may be an alternator problem but first it might be worth checking the earth connection for your warning light. I believe one side of the warning
light goes to the small connector on the alternator and the other direct to earth. This must be a good connection. I'm sure you have checked the
fanbelt tension!!
Cheers
John
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tractorboy
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| posted on 1/7/06 at 07:15 AM |
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thanks guys i will check all possible causes. cheers scott
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