A week in

[s,one]

After my first week with my 4.5 cerb gotta say the car generally feels great. Having done a few hundred miles in both heavy traffic and on the motorway even when the car is very warm the engine has no hesitation or lumpiness. However having filled up this afternoon the battery/alternator light came on and only goes of if I rev up to around 2k then it stays of. any ideas.

Cheers

Steve

[gazzab]

either a new battery is reqd or an alternator OR (and I would check this first) it could be the 'big fuse'.

[andy4200]

Agree with gazzab but..... it has been known for the oil pressure light and the battery light to be put the wrong way round!!!

[mart 63]

Mine did this a few weeks ago,turned out to be the dianostic(i think thats right)strip 100 amp.

[kojak]

I check/change the fuse first antway before doing the others.

[s,one]

sorry to seem a bit dim but which fuse am I checking?.Looking at the fuse layout I can't see one that refers to alternator or battery.

Cheers

Steve

[kojak]

Behind the alternator.

See below thread.

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=6&h=&t=112506

[s,one]

Cheers, will check it out.

Steve

[gazzab]

best way to change it is:-
remove the colour coded bit of body work under wipers.
Get a very long extension bar on a socket set - cover it in insulation tape (ie to avoid shorting).
Undo nut at either end of fuse.
Shove your hand down and pull off (phnarr).

[s,one]

Ok fella's thanks for your help turns out you were right the bloody thing (fuse) is split right down the middle.Next daft question is were can I get a replacement from?. Also is there anyway of avoiding it happening again.

Thanks again.

Steve.

[gazzab]

I think motorfactors sell them - best to go to local TVR dealer.
You can just direct wire it for a short while!
To stop it happening again - get it changed every service.

[s,one]

gazzab said:

I think motorfactors sell them - best to go to local TVR dealer. You can just direct wire it for a short while! To stop it happening again - get it changed every service.

Is it a bespoke TVR part and what is it actually called or is it just called the BIG FUSE?.

Cheers

Steve

[kojak]

I got mine from a local auto elecricians. Dont think they are specifically for TVR's though. Its a 100amp one. I always carry a spare with me now.

Give a main dealer a ring. I'm sure they'll put one in the post for you. At 60p each, I doubt they'll charge you if you ask nicely.

>> Edited by kojak on Sunday 24th April 21:04