New alternator

[matt_rsi]

It seems that the battery in my clio no longer becomes charged while driving around and so this leads me to believe theres a fault with the alternator (plus the battery charging light on the dash doesnt illuminate when I turn the ignition). Ive rang round a couple of garages and it seems very expensive to fit a new alternator. Has anyone else had a similar problem? Did you get the existing alternator fixed or just replace it with a brand new one?

Cheers,

 

[Chris_H]

change the dash bulb, no glow means no go (charge)

 

[matt_rsi]

The dash bulb seems to be working fine. On investigating a little more it appeared some of the connections to the alternator needed some attension. Everything appears to be working again as normal, but Ill have to wait and see...

 

[sworks16]

i would of said check all the connections like youve done

 

[matt_rsi]

Quite happy cause I was beginning to think Id have to fork out £200! =(

 

[Jonny Disco]

When your alternator fails your car will just conk out.

Mine took something like 2 years to finally pack up, the dash light used to flicker slightly while it was on the way out.

Got a refurbed one, but I think it still cost about £220 with fitting, cant remember exactly.

 

[iPap]

Referb it yourself cost a tenner max, only need new brushes and maybe a diode pack!