Battery Light

Battery Light

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Billy_rfc

Original Poster:

587 posts

256 months

Monday 7th July 2003
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Hey guys, for the last couple of days the warning light has been going on and off. But tonight my car just wouldn't start!!
Any ideas?? Could it be the alternator? If so anyone know the cost of a new unit or recon?

Billy.

gazzab

21,108 posts

283 months

Monday 7th July 2003
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It is the alternator fuse at the back of the engine bay. Take the air boxes off, take a very long reach socket and carefully (ie dont short anything) remove and replace the old, cracked, fuse. Then charge your battery and drive!

Billy_rfc

Original Poster:

587 posts

256 months

Tuesday 8th July 2003
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Is the fuse located at the back of the second ignition coil? Followed the cable from the altenator back to a small black box, is that it?

Billy.

dannylt

1,906 posts

285 months

Tuesday 8th July 2003
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That's the one! You'll see a small strip of metal bolted to two contacts, it should have cracked. It might not be obvious until you unbolt it, hence the inconsistent flickering. You can get a spare fuse from any dealer, or order over the web from tvrgear. As an emergency, you can just bolt both cables straight together, but pretend I didn't say that!

Billy_rfc

Original Poster:

587 posts

256 months

Tuesday 8th July 2003
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Cheers guys for the help. By chance, the cars going in for a service of Thursday so I'll leave it to them and hope it is that!

Billy.