Recent content by Gunter Butfuster

Now, as part of the teething problems, another problem. The wipers go dolally and won't stop when you put the stalk in the off position. I've replaced a cheap relay 5 quid chinese one with a genuine Lucas relay for 21 quid. It seemed to be ok for a few days when it wasn't snowing but now it's...

Update Fully charged the battery, and battery shows 12.5v. A slight change, the output is now from 14.8 or 9v to 15.1 or 2v I have a spare 300tdi engine at my sisters. I'll visit a round the end of the month and swap the Alternators. The the spare shows a normal output I have the original one...

OK, wilco.

Ok thanks. I'll see how it goes for a few days

Another update. I thought I would take a photo of the back of the Alt to see the pattern of the terminals if I was to buy a new one,make sure it was the right one. I was looking at the photo and suddenly noticed that the retaining nut for the thick brown cable was missing. But now it's 15,5v at...

Hi, heres an update. I removed the ground wires from the bulkhead terminal and cleaned them up with a bit of emery paper (nice n shinny) replaced but made no difference. Then with new multi-meter in hand, I checked the battery at idle = 12.4v then revving up no change (sometimes 12.5v) Checking...

I've ordered a multimeter so will check and let you know. It has a usb charger with a voltage gauge on it and on tickover it's 12.4v I'll check the little wire on the back of the alt tomorrow. I had a look at new alternator's. There are 65 amp, 100 amp and 120 amp. Does it matter which type...

I've started running my 110, upgraded to a 300 Tdi. I need some advice please. The engine is unknown so expecting some teething problems. The first thing is the ignition warning light. It's flickering on idle and gets less when rev'ed up but still a little glow which is noticeable in the dark...

Ok, cheers.

As long as it's someboby online. Don't want anybody to get nicked for non essential buggery! I'll start tracing the wiring and check connections. Was hoping it was the alternator, just nut and bolt job.

Under load 3000 revs 14.86 does intially spike to 15v for a second then settles. Only spiked twice out of 6 seperate tests under load.

Hello, I'm visiting family and not at home due to lockdown. No manual with me. I have a 1994 range rover classic softdash V8 3.9 The red ignition light has suddenly stopped working. All other dash lights work plus rev counter. Checked the alternator output, showing 14.75v. - 14.95v I checked the...

Update: Starter dud. New starter and starts fine. No alarm problem but still no red ignition light. Been stood for a long time so probably gremlins. When I finish the resto I'll get an auto electrician to give it the once over to finally sort it out.