I had been coming out to a non-starting battery every day, then I noticed an internal light was on AND I discovered the +ve terminal wasnt tight. After tightening that up, it's been starting at first attempt every time, except I left parking lights on last night. Can't blame battery for that.
You need to fully charge the battery, it's probably sulphating due to lack of charge.
Good point, although I've been driving it every day.
I find a kettle of hot water poured over the sulphation will sort it.
Did you change the regulator Mike?
Great minds think alike Alan...I've literally boiled a pan and about to do exactly that! No, I didnt change the regulator. The old alternator was putting out jack ****, replacement did the job, until the internal door light - very dim (like me) - was draining it overnight. Where is regulator located Alan?
Bolts to the back of the alternator and carries the brushes.if you still have your old one take the black cover off,just some screws and the 13and10 mm nuts from memory.ive got my old one in the garage I can photograph if you're stuck. Really self explanatory when you get the new one. The part number was posted recently.
I do have the old one. I thought I'd refurb it when I'm feeling well enough to have a potter about Alan.Bolts to the back of the alternator and carries the brushes.if you still have your old one take the black cover off,just some screws and the 13and10 mm nuts from memory.ive got my old one in the garage I can photograph if you're stuck. Really self explanatory when you get the new one. The part number was posted recently.
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