Charging Light

[Colin BlueS2]

Help....

Driving the S2 to work this morning the charging light came on and the voltmeter dipped down to 11v. Up to then everything had been fine, charging light had gone out as normal at 2500 rpm and voltmeter climbed nicely up to 12-13v.

Stopped and had a look, fan belt is still there and the alternator is still turning, can't see any leads that had come loose. Decided best thing would be to carry on and fix it at work.

Only problem I've left the bible at home (bedtime reading) so don't have any wiring diagrams.

Can anyone suggest where I should start to look, are there any fuses that could affect the charging circuit?

Help

Colin

[kend]

It sounds as if your alternator is not outputting any volts, check with multimeter.
hope this helps
Ken

[andyf007]

If the alternator has packed in, then you won't be able to drive too far before your battery goes flat. Depending on how far you've got to go home tonight, you may not make it without a spare battery. I would be tempted to call out a mobile sparky to take a look and if necessary, get a recon alternator fitted while your in a car park and not stuck by the side of the road somewhere.

Andy

[Colin BlueS2]

Thanks guys

Had another look and don't have access to a meter right now so I've called out the RAC to have a look (under close supervision).

Colin

[roy c]

Colin BlueS2 said:[/i...I've called out the RAC to have a look (under close supervision).

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Make sure you open the bonnet for them - unless you want a new boot release cable!