Ignition warning light

[apache]

Has come on and voltage has dropped to 11 volts, I guess the diode pack on my alternator has gone tits up, question is, can I replace it or do I have to change the alternator?
TIA.....at least it wasn't in the middle of the Lord Mayors show

[julianhj]

Had this one two months back. Required new (well, recon.) alternator unfortunately.

>> Edited by julianhj on Sunday 10th November 18:01

[anonymous-user]

Before you do that check the Fuse Link.

I had my alternator stripped apart and was just going to order a new alternator, when Walldonway said check the fuse link.

It has got to be worth a try, the link only cost about £1.
It is under the car on the drivers side, near the starter motor.

Check that before anything else.

[apache]

hey, thanks for that, I'll have a look tomorrow

[HarryW]

[wishfulthinkingmodeon]
or even a slipping drive belt, they don't all make a racket when they do.
[wishfulthinkingmodeoff]


Harry

[apache]

Thanks But I checked the belt first...and, Arse!, it isn't the fuse

>> Edited by apache on Monday 11th November 11:41

[andyf007]

Nip the car to a decent Auto-electrician. They should be able to diagnose for you. If your lucky enough that it's a diode, then they should be able to fit a new one fairly cheaply. If not, then at least they'll give you a price for a recon unit (sit down for that one) or a new one (lie down for that one)!

Andy

[griff2be]

EdT has proved himself as a highly competent auto electrician:

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=21586&f=9&h=0

Not!!

(Sorry Ed!)

[simon.b]

When checking the fuse link, actually take it out, mine had a hair line crack that was missed on the first casual inspection, that is befor (oops) the alternator was replaced.

Cheers,

Simon.

>> Edited by simon.b on Monday 11th November 17:12