battery light on.

[LeeRS]

started the car up this morning and the battery light and stop light stayed illuminated. I gave it a rev and they both went out, thought nothing of it but then noticed after it started raining that my wipers seemed to be slow (if that makes sense?)
the fastest setting seemed to be like the first continuos wipe setting. I also tried the windows and they seemed to be going up and down slower. Any ideas?
I'm hoping its just the battery and not the alternator.

 

[RyanWXM]

i would say the battery is f*cked

 

[LeeRS]

will test it later. Hoping its not the alternator though. Cant be doing with a bill at the moment.

 

[imprezaworks]

Alternator

 

[Fletcher]

Battery or alternator have had it, maybe both need replacing.

 

[imprezaworks]

When my alternator went it was actually the wiring going to it, quite commen. Thats worth a check first. If not my bets are on the alternator

 

[dangerous dave]

When my alternator went it was actually the wiring going to it, quite commen. Thats worth a check first. If not my bets are on the alternator 😧

In the past I've replaced the little regulator box on the back... Carbon brushes wear and are a cheap and simple swap.. So long as the bearings are ok there isn't much need to replace the lot..

It cost me £12 to get one off ebay years ago and saved me £55 over the auto factors..

 

[LeeRS]

cheers for the info. Will have a check

 

[imprezaworks]

I hope it's easy enough to sort lee

 

[LeeRS]

yeah same. Cant be arsed with it at the moment lol. It starts up and runs fine just the wipers are slow. I did jump start my bosses car off mine the other day.... Can that relate to anything?

 

[imprezaworks]

mine failed on the way back from Oulton park. Never missed a beat all day. Pitch black outside lane, four up. Noticed the dimisters started to slow, then the windows started to act up. The lights went off, so at that point decided I should really get off the motorway lol. I managed to cruise to a stop on a slip road junction, game over.

 

[LeeRS]

Lol. I'm taking mine for a bit if a drive after top gear. See if the battery gets any charge into it. Have only potterd about the last few days so cant really say. Getting it checked tomorrow anyway.

 

[imprezaworks]

Normally when a battery light stays lit its because the battery isn't getting charged.

 

[LeeRS]

yeah, but its not on when I'm driving around. I give it a little rev and it goes out?

 

[McGherkin]

Yes, because the alternator isn't providing enough juice at low revs. When you rev, it speeds up and makes more power which is enough to trip the charging circuit on.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah ok. Apart from the wipers, anything else playing up? Headlights ok?

No idea why I just didn't say that, ^

 

[ADS_V6]

put your windows up and down m8,on previous cars when my alternator went,the windows would be slow etc does sound alternator lee

 

[LeeRS]

car is dead. Started up then started lighting up everything. Turned heaters up and abs came on, put wipers on and airbag light came on. Annoying this was I was halfway onto the road when it cut out so I had to get the jump leads out. Then realised I have the battery cover on so had to run and get the toolbox out. Then stalled it getting it back on the drive so had to do it again. Haha damn car.
is dead as a dodo now.

 

[imprezaworks]

Lol, sorry. Could have been worse. I had to recovered in the winter, and it was raining

 

[ADS_V6]

thats the alt m8 for sure

 

[ADS_V6]

euro car parts m8 and you get money back if u give them the old part

 

[LeeRS]

yep I guess so. Ah well, its on 52k and original alternator so it was to be expected.
Whats my options on buying one and getting it fitted?
I have mechanics in the family so does this need to be a specialist job or not?

 

[imprezaworks]

It's a pain unless your handy. Bumper off job iirc

 

[ADS_V6]

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/R...514ea60cedffb312bd78379a284600681dc4e8&000012 bosch or lucas the cheaper ones are a no no m8

 

[LeeRS]

Yeah, I just had a read about a few who have attempted it.
I think I might get one from renparts and see what I can get it fitted for.

 

[imprezaworks]

It took the lads in work a while. I'm going to say book time is at a guess 4-6hrs, but don't quote me. Hope you sort it

 

[joebloggz]

the alternator has a clutch pully sometimes they can go .

 

[LeeRS]

Update:

wire snapped on alternator. Is putting out 14v so is still good. Hopefully have it fixed later on.

 

[imprezaworks]

Same happened with mine.
Great result

 

[ADS_V6]

awesome news Lee

 

[LeeRS]

can stay on budget for the new tyres now instead. b*****d car.

 

[ADS_V6]

its french m8 say no more

 

[LeeRS]

got it back. Happy days.

 

[LeeRS]

Stereo is asking for the code after having the battery off. How do I find this out? Seen a post somewhere.

 

[ADS_V6]

is it in a card in the owners book somewhere m8

 

[LeeRS]

will have a look tomorrow. Have found a link to a code generator on here anyway.

get new cup?

 

[ADS_V6]

its 4 digits if i remember m8 dont ask go to the ebay pistonheads section read my last post ,i just ordered a ktec induction kit 2nit,thanks to that big girls blouse mr imprezaworks,oh and cooksport springs getting fitted monday,hows your doing now

 

[LeeRS]

touch wood ita going well since I sorted the alt problem. Don't listen to @imprezaworks he will spend your money for you.
love my cooksports but watch out for the potholes or your fillings will be falling out.
makes me cringe every time I dodge one.

 

[ADS_V6]

i got false teeth m8 should be ok,yes i think mr works is your typical dodgy car salesman,any plans for itonce u have some spare cash

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Stereo is asking for the code after having the battery off. How do I find this out? Seen a post somewhere.

Got a picture of the label on the side of the unit? Can get the code from the barcode on the side