R5 GT Turbo - why did it break down?

[squirejo]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 28 April 2014 at 21:00

[Baryonyx]

Sadly I can't be of help (alternator issue was my initial thought) but some pictures of the car would cheer us all up, I'm sure!

[Dave Brand]

You need to check alternator current as well as voltage!

[bertiedee]

Photos please!
I saw an immaculate 5GT Turbo on Saturday in Carlisle. 50k miles, 1 owner from new. Took me back to mine, bought new in 1990 H845BNL....wonder if its still around.

[alangtt]

No help from me but would love some pics.
Good ones are going for stong money now.

[andysv]

I just bought one last week, 3 owners, 70k miles, phase two, unfortunately mine too broke down shortly after collection a long way from home, it seems to be a cooling issue so is being looked at shortly. Regarding yours have you checked out the GT Turbo Spares site online? The guy there seems to know pretty much everything.

[C. Grimsley]

You shouldn't see anymore than 14v, I would say the battery has been fried due to being over charged.


Carl

[squirejo]

Just checked back. Thanks for other replies. Battery been on ctek conditioner but otherwise a bit on the old side. Will change it and see what happens.

[squirejo]

And I'll get some decent pics posted too in a week. On hols now.

[maston]

Have you checked the alternator regulator ?

[squirejo]

maston said:

Have you checked the alternator regulator ?

No! What and where is it? Thanks!

[maston]

It regulates the voltage coming out of your alternator. If it is not working then it will either over charge or not charge the battery at all.
If I were you I would ask a local specialist to check the alternator including the regulator.
Hope this helps