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[Andy B]

The alternator/charge light used to glow very slighty on occassion on my car. Crimping the positive cable terminal cured it ...... but I was able to borrow a pair of large crimp pliers from work. 

[Kevin Wood]

Might be worth trying the steps in the guide here:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90619.0

[moggy]

Hi all,just to let you know.I did all the tests on the battery,as per guide and as KW suggested.The results were 12.56v with engine off,14.45 with engine running at idle.So that means to me battery good chargeing good.But i still have the flicker, any other suggestions much apreciated.Dean

[Fiona]

Slightly related, I have noticed that when I turn on my rear screen heater there is a loud enough click coming from the dash and my dash lights and headlights dim?
Any ideas?

[Webby the Bear]

Hi,

Before you condemn the alternator look at your battery first. It could well turn out to be a duff alternator but a load test of the battery first would be my first avenue.

Then follow Kev's guide on checking the alternator.

If you prefer to see how to visually check all these areas Youtube 'Eric the Car Guy' alternator diagnosis.