battery light problem help please

scotsdef · Sep 30, 2009

hi while driving to work today in my 200tdi the battery light came on and stuck on, ok i had headlights on and heater and radio on too.

is the battery at fault or the alternator? its bright red after starting and give it a rev and it dims, the maintenence mate at work reckons its the alt and is going to test it tmrw for me but would just like to know what you guys think it is..

Sean · Sep 30, 2009

99% the alt
1% the alt belt

scotsdef · Sep 30, 2009

can i fix an alt by replacing the"bush's"?

fleck · Sep 30, 2009

check the belt?

Sean · Sep 30, 2009

scotsdef said:
can i fix an alt by replacing the"bush's"?

replacing the bushes wont fix yer alternator if it's yer diodes that have failed

scotsdef · Sep 30, 2009

right o i'll check belt n replace alt, £75 sound right?

fleck · Sep 30, 2009

new belt is about a fiver.

scotsdef · Sep 30, 2009

fleck said:
new belt is about a fiver.

ok i'll look into it, cheers for help i'll be back tmrw.

discomania · Sep 30, 2009

Might just need a new diode pack... £10

fanatic · Sep 30, 2009

sounds like alt -
if the diesel is like the petrol models check the wiring from the starter, this is alternator loom and dash loom-mine had gone hard and oil filled-three strands of wire left

boydy1989 · Oct 1, 2009

i paid £30 for my last alty, brand new, genuine lucas.

battery light problem help please

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