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[moggy]

Hi all,as said.Is this bad earth or alternator.TIA Dean

[chrisgixer]

Starter for 10

Flat battery. But ignore me I'm shite with electrics.

[moggy]

Starter for 10

Flat battery. But ignore me I'm shite with electrics.

Hi Chris,fully charged battery last night,went to asda today.Sitting at traffic lights dash lights flickering,how much for a new alternator.Dean

[Andy B]

Starter for 10

Flat battery. But ignore me I'm shite with electrics.

Hi Chris,fully charged battery last night,went to asda today.Sitting at traffic lights dash lights flickering,how much for a new alternator.Dean

Have alook at your existing alternator first  http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90512.0

[moggy]

Starter for 10

Flat battery. But ignore me I'm shite with electrics.

Hi Chris,fully charged battery last night,went to asda today.Sitting at traffic lights dash lights flickering,how much for a new alternator.Dean

Have alook at your existing alternator first  http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90512.0

Thanks andy,but i dont think i am up to takeing it off and inspecting.Would it be cheaper and easyer to just change it mate.Dean

[Kevin Wood]

Are your heated seats On?

I find they cause the dash lights to flicker as the element cycles on and off.

[Andy B]

....Thanks andy,but i dont think i am up to takeing it off and inspecting.Would it be cheaper and easyer to just change it mate.Dean

I can't see thee being much difference in cost between a repair to your & A N Other ...... but do you know the 'new' one will be any better?   

I'm sure that someone here will be able to fix you up with a known to be OK alternator for not much ..... but it'll still need fitting. 

[moggy]

Are your heated seats On?

I find they cause the dash lights to flicker as the element cycles on and off.

Hi Kevin,no mate just the heater blower on.And when i got home i turned it off but still had the flickering.dean

[moggy]

....Thanks andy,but i dont think i am up to takeing it off and inspecting.Would it be cheaper and easyer to just change it mate.Dean

I can't see thee being much difference in cost between a repair to your & A N Other ...... but do you know the 'new' one will be any better?   

I'm sure that someone here will be able to fix you up with a known to be OK alternator for not much ..... but it'll still need fitting. 

Well Andy,it looks like my best bet is to buy a brand new one.And get someone to fit it,at least it would be on thing eliminated.

[Kevin Wood]

The best thing to do would be some diagnosis first. It could well just be a loose connection. The crimps on the battery terminals are a favourite.

[moggy]

The best thing to do would be some diagnosis first. It could well just be a loose connection. The crimps on the battery terminals are a favourite.

You may well be right Kevin.But i have tightened the crimps but they do look worn.What about earthing problems,or am i talking out of my bum. Dean

[chrisgixer]

...and check the earth strap?.... by the radiator drain, they can rot through sitting in water on the drip tray.

Kev has fine a very good diagnosis guide in maintenance for battery and alternator, with a meter.

Ime the 2.5 and 3.0 are quick to throw the warning light on if the alternator plays up. Its worth further investigation of the simple things like connections first.

[moggy]

...and check the earth strap?.... by the radiator drain, they can rot through sitting in water on the drip tray.

Kev has fine a very good diagnosis guide in maintenance for battery and alternator, with a meter.

Ime the 2.5 and 3.0 are quick to throw the warning light on if the alternator plays up. Its worth further investigation of the simple things like connections first.

Thanks for the reply chris,what warning light would show up for alternator,as none on at the moment.Also where is this earth strap you talk of mate.

[chrisgixer]

...and check the earth strap?.... by the radiator drain, they can rot through sitting in water on the drip tray.

Kev has fine a very good diagnosis guide in maintenance for battery and alternator, with a meter.

Ime the 2.5 and 3.0 are quick to throw the warning light on if the alternator plays up. Its worth further investigation of the simple things like connections first.

Thanks for the reply chris,what warning light would show up for alternator,as none on at the moment.Also where is this earth strap you talk of mate.

The alternator warning light on the dash.

As said, earth strap, is down by the the radiator coolant drain. You need to stand by the battery, then look up from under the bumper. You'll see a braided steal strap, it sometimes rots through.

[moggy]

...and check the earth strap?.... by the radiator drain, they can rot through sitting in water on the drip tray.

Kev has fine a very good diagnosis guide in maintenance for battery and alternator, with a meter.

Ime the 2.5 and 3.0 are quick to throw the warning light on if the alternator plays up. Its worth further investigation of the simple things like connections first.

Thanks for the reply chris,what warning light would show up for alternator,as none on at the moment.Also where is this earth strap you talk of mate.

The alternator warning light on the dash.

As said, earth strap, is down by the the radiator coolant drain. You need to stand by the battery, then look up from under the bumper. You'll see a braided steal strap, it sometimes rots through.

Sorry mate i didn't know there was an alternator warning light,i have seen the braided strap.Will check tomorrow any other advice welcome.Dean