Burning smell, not sure what?

[Ash_09]

Right people, got a problem and have no clue where to start. The story starts as about a week or two ago my heating went, I diagnosed it as the resistor pack being faulty. I also removed the exhaust as it had a slight hole so got it welded. Today I put the exhaust back on and fitted the new resistor pack, everything seemed ok until about an hour ago.

I was driving home and got stuck at the train gates, sat there the stop and battery light came on, as I pulled away it started to flash then cleared, about 2 minutes later it came back on. Again I pulled in and popped the bonnet, I could smell a smokey/burning smell but not sure what from due to darkness. It smells like it's coming from down near the drivers headlight. I can't see anything I've done could affect this?

Can anyone shed some light on this?

Thanks Ash

 

[SBV116]

Alternator! Sounds like its time for a new one pal.

 

[Ash_09]

I did think that? I thought because it hasn't been running since Friday could affect it too

 

[SBV116]

Will be totally unrelated to what you have done, just coincidence.

 

[Ash_09]

Yea that's what I thought, they easy to swap?

 

[imprezaworks]

Nope lol

 

[Ash_09]

Yay, just what I wanted lol

 

[imprezaworks]

I might stand corrected mate but afaik it's a pain, time consuming

 

[Ash_09]

What's it bumper off, radiator, headlight out then swap it? Can't see what else there is, if it's that much of a ball ache I'll pay someone else to do it. Order one tomorrow then check it out at the weekend. Cheers for the help

 

[imprezaworks]

There you go mate

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...ing-a-new-alternator-182&highlight=alternator

 

[Ash_09]

Spot on mate, cheers for that. Would have a word with Fred but can't really get it there and would have no motor for work :/ so it's down to me at the weekend really.

 

[imprezaworks]

Good luck mate. Not sure if Fred does, but see if he has a car you can borrow for a day? Worth an ask mate

 

[Ash_09]

Cheers mate, I'll give him a ring tomorrow.

 

[imprezaworks]

Hope you sort it and as you know Fred is a top guy.

 

[Ash_09]

Yea I've only heard good things, just a little drive up

 

[Ash_09]

Renaut Southampton quoted 500 for alternator and fitting, might have to be a drive way job and have a go myself.

 

[imprezaworks]

Have you spoken to Fred?

 

[Ash_09]

Not yet, I've got no way of getting it there that's the only problem

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah right. I guess if your handy ish you could give it a blast.