Charge Light

I parked up last night all was well.

Start it up this morning, charge light dont go out. Checked connectors on alternator - all seem ok.

So before I order a new alternator, is there anything else I shud check? Earths? If so, where?

I'm skint you see.

Ta.

take the back orf yer alt and check that the center brush hasn't 'drilled' it way through the slip ring. if it has get noo brushes and effect a repair of slip ring with some wire bunged in the hole and some solder to finish it orf.
unless you can get a noo slip ring at the same time as yer brushes

Check to see if its charging? 12 volts plus, upto 14.8 is the max you would want.
Or if its a 24v upto 28 is OK.
Is the drive belt tight and in good condition.
you say you've checked the connections, have you removed and cleaned them.

There is loads you can check before buying a new altenator, try taking the motor to a lucas or vehicle electrician on the premise that you will be buying the replacement part from him, most will check your sysyem for free and then you go and order and fit the item yourself.

Lee

Thanks chasps - its no charging, cos I have an ammeter in the dash and it's showing a negative reading. I have cleaned aa' the connections and still nae joy. Belt is tight and alternator is turning.

Slob - thanks for the pointers, but I am crap and have reluctantly order a new yin from mm4x4.com hopefully it will come quicker than the mirror gless frae Craddocks. It arrived the day!