Warning lights

[mikegar]

After everything else i have done now another problem might be rearing its ugly head i have noticed the A/T light ABS light and diesel filter light very lightly flashing every so often not a full flash just a slight dull one the engine can be hot or cold no difference any ideas any one ??

[Richie]

Check alternator is all tight, all the wires going to and fromare clean and tight, have a look at the earth, from engine to chassis, or better still, fit your own new one, see how that affects the dash lights.

have you had the dash out recently, the multi plugs on the back of these are buggers for staying in as you try to refit the dash.

[meedsy]

altenator on its way out i think m8 or belts slipping mine was doin the same a while back

[LePaj]

agree.. alternator problem there, worth checking before it breaks -

[Tiny Tim]

Usual result of introducing the alternator to deep water

Check voltages and keep an eye on it cos it will dump you with flat batteries soon 

[mikegar]

Not so much deep water but constant water with having problems with thermastat what is the normal going rate for a alternator or price for reconditioning

[mule]

Just got one from Milners for £166
If you have a twin belt one then you have to change the pulley over

[mikegar]

I checked battery voltage today with meter and with engine running it was 11.70 volts obviosly alternater is stuffed but why is the alternater light not coming on only a flash off the other lights????and yes the bulb is ok!!!

[mikegar]

I checked battery voltage today with meter and with engine running it was 11.70 volts obviosly alternater is stuffed but why is the alternater light not coming on only a flash off the other lights   ? and yes the bulb is ok !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[markyd]

Probably because youve just caught it before it stuffs your batteries. ive just replaced mine at £50 each.. which is not too bad.

At the moment the weather is not too bad its quite mild, cold weather puts extra strain on the batterys. its only a matter of time

there seems to be a spate of knackered alts at the moment.

[mule]

Tell me about it!!

[Tiny Tim]

Mine aint the alternator this time

Its the crankshaft pulley !