Reply With QuoteMine was a poor/loose connection to the starter motor... Go figure... Triple batteries though...
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SubscriberOK so the last few times I've driven the Deefer, the red battery light has been constantly illuminated. I thought it might have been due to the rain or something but it seems to be permanently on when the car is !
What's the likely culprit? Dead battery? Dead alternator ? Something else?
Please le me know what checks I can do to track this down. Oh and if you tell me to use a multimeter please be VERY specific eg what to set the MM to etc.
Thank You
It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".
gone
1993 Defender 110 ute "Doris"
1994 Range Rover Vogue LSE "The Luxo-Barge"
1994 Defender 130 HCPU "Rolly"
1996 Discovery 1
current
1995 Defender 130 HCPU and Suzuki GSX1400
Master
Mine was a poor/loose connection to the starter motor... Go figure... Triple batteries though...
Master
Mine was dead alternator
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SubscriberHmm what's an alternator cost and is there any point / worthwhile upgrading the alternator ?
It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".
gone
1993 Defender 110 ute "Doris"
1994 Range Rover Vogue LSE "The Luxo-Barge"
1994 Defender 130 HCPU "Rolly"
1996 Discovery 1
current
1995 Defender 130 HCPU and Suzuki GSX1400
Yes will be the alternator dying/dead or just a loose connection on the back. Check it b4 you plunge on a newie. The originals can be rebrushed and rebearinged, they are just a nippondenso anyway. About 2-350 for a new 1.
Cheers Scott
Dang it! got keen on hitting the post button! Any way check the voltage output on the alternator, connect the MM to the battery is easisest, put it on the seat beside you and note V, start the engine and take note if the Vs rise. If not its sus.
Last edited by schuy1; 29th March 2014 at 09:58 PM. Reason: More+more!
ChatterBox
Mine was a snapped bolt holding the serpentine belt tensioner onstill trying to get the bloody thing out. Then I discovered that I didn't have power steering either or water pump for that matter.
Have you had a look under the bonnet to check the wires are still attached to the alternator?
If you can take the car to an auto electrician and ask them to check the battery etc they should check to confirm that its being charged as part of the process. This should narrow the fault.
98 Harvey the tractor - 300 tdi Defender Wagon
84 Alfetta GTV
ChatterBox
Could always check if MR Auto have a 2nd hand one.
98 Harvey the tractor - 300 tdi Defender Wagon
84 Alfetta GTV
RoverLord
pretty sure Ive got a couple of working TDI ones hanging around if you need a loaner,
check your battery voltage with the engine running if its over 12.8V the alterntors doing something switch on all the electrics and if it doesnt dip then you can keep drivign for a while till you can get it fault found.
Dave
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TopicToaster
As said alternator
By the fact you can drive it and worrying about the light being on tells me it not the battery.
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Swaggie
If it is your alternator........I upgrade to the 100amp disco unit
The only thing you have to do is decided whether you run a disco or defender sure time belt.....I didn't bother swapping the pulleys over so I now run a disco belt
Drop around if you like.....at this stage I'm home all day
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