Reply With QuoteProvided all the leads and wiring are terminated correctly, I can't see how the radio would affect the charging. Make sure no wires were pinched when you replaced the tunnel.
YarnMaster
SupporterI needed to adjust the gear lever movement on my 200 TDI. So had to remove the tunnel and radio. I never listen to it anyway.
Came time for a test drive, started it up , Tacho went full on then died and red charge light went off but remained with a faint glow. Battery voltage with ammeter showed no charging.
Is my alternator cactus or does removing the radio affect it somehow ?
Keith
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Provided all the leads and wiring are terminated correctly, I can't see how the radio would affect the charging. Make sure no wires were pinched when you replaced the tunnel.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
YarnMaster
SupporterOriginally Posted by V8Ian
I hadnt replaced the tunnel or the radio when I took it for a test drive. Just bolted the gear levers back to make sure it was all OK. It was but no charging.
A mate (not into Land Rovers) thought that the radio in some cars was connected to the charging circuit. Thats why I asked. I dont want to put the radio back, but want it charging.
YarnMaster
SupporterOK. I plugged the radio back in temporarily. Started the engine , and it started charging again. No need to buy another alternator but proves the charging circuit needs the radio connection.
1963 ex Woomera Ambulance sold
1950 Tickford Station Wagon sold
1954 Royal Review sold
Perentie 6x6 Forward Control Camper sold
1957 SWB Hard top with 200TDI,.
. 1965 2A Forward Control Camper.
LordRover
SubscriberSeems to me that what it proves is that there have been some "interesting" wiring shenanigans in the past.
JayTee
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YarnMaster
SupporterYou are right. Its an aftermarket Sony spliced in. I guess its had a few owners since .92.
Keith
1963 ex Woomera Ambulance sold
1950 Tickford Station Wagon sold
1954 Royal Review sold
Perentie 6x6 Forward Control Camper sold
1957 SWB Hard top with 200TDI,.
. 1965 2A Forward Control Camper.
Master
SubscriberIt could just be that someone has messed things up so that the vehicle is now using the antenna braid as its earth path to excite things.
Look for a missing connection on the proper radio earth connection going into the loom and its proper earthing point.
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