Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:03:49 +0100 From: "GG" <dt97gdnonospamail.com> Subject: Re: C900 alternator probs...
I need to do a continuity check on that lead, but wouldn't that only affect what the dash battery light shows? Could it also stop the alternator functioning? Cheers, GG. "KeithG" <noonenospamay.com> wrote in message news:rvydnTLp8t-XWW7dRVn-vwnospamopenwest.com... > One other possibility is the little lead which clips onto the alt and > goes to the dash. Make sure that the wire is not broken at the > connector. I have seen this as well. > > Regards, > > KeithG > > Grunff wrote: > > > GG wrote: > > > >> Set off in my 900i (1990) the other day and noticed the battery light was > >> glowing dimly when idling, after a while the light became brighter but > >> again > >> only while idling or at low revs, after a while driving the problem went > >> away only to return about half an hour later. When I stopped I found the > >> battery to be completely discharged. > >> > >> I've had the AA out to take a look, he found the alternator to be > >> charging > >> but intermitantly so he cleaned all the contacts in particular the > >> earth and > >> that seemed to do the job, it was even charging better than ever, but 10 > >> minutes down the road with the AA guy gone and the light came back > >> on... I > >> managed to get back home but now the light is brighter than ever - it > >> will > >> fade and even dissappear but it needs about 3000rpm to do so. > >> > >> Does this mean the alternator is completely knackered or should I try and > >> dismantle it? I saw there is a section on checking the brushes in the > >> Haynes > >> manual. > >> > >> If I do need a new one would a scrap yard job do or am I just setting > >> myself > >> up for more probs? The cars done 130k so I guess its time for a new > >> one... > > > > > > > > Most likely brushes. Brush pack readily available. > >