Mark.W
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Registered: 3rd Jan 07
Location: County Durham
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Everything seems to be working as it should but the battery light doesn't go out once fired up.
Any ideas what causes this?it just has a new alternator fitted,would it have anything to do with that?
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Richie
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Registered: 3rd Dec 02
Location: Newport, Wales
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More than likely that yes. The alternator has a connector which outputs voltage when it's running and this makes the lamp go out.
Either a dicky connection, or its been left off. At worst case - it's either the belt for the alternator is too loose (and your battery will die soon) or the rectifier module on the alternator isnt outputting the signal.
[Edited on 05-05-2013 by Richie]
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AlexW
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Registered: 25th Oct 08
Location: Essex
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Got a multi meter? Check the battery voltage is around 14v.
If it is, Wiring fault somewhere, worth checking the grey plug that has starter, speed sensor etc wires on
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Mark.W
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Registered: 3rd Jan 07
Location: County Durham
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Sorted now thanks it was something to do with it not connected to the 3rd pin on the back of the alternator.
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Richie
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Registered: 3rd Dec 02
Location: Newport, Wales
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Yeah as stated it's the signal wire that turns the lamp off when the alternator is turning with correct output.
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Mark.W
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Registered: 3rd Jan 07
Location: County Durham
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Thats the one Richie
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