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  1. 16th May 2012, 08:59 PM #1
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    Alt

    every now and again, at low reves. the alt light will flash.

    constant flash about 1/2 speed of the indicator
    stops with a few reves

    any ideas?
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  2. 16th May 2012, 09:03 PM #2
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    Sounds like a diode/ rectifier issue, or possibly a leak to earth through the rectifier plate, is the alternator dirty or oily?

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  3. 16th May 2012, 09:08 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    Sounds like a diode/ rectifier issue, or possibly a leak to earth through the rectifier plate, is the alternator dirty or oily?

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    clean as, maybe that's the problem i just cleaned it
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  4. 16th May 2012, 09:12 PM #4
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    What did you use to clean it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    What did you use to clean it?

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    water blaster
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  6. 16th May 2012, 09:16 PM #6
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    i will give it a spray with GO and see how it is tomorrow. she is my daily drive at the moment. saving up for a new starter motor for the puma ( ouch)
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  7. 17th May 2012, 05:51 AM #7
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    Loose fan belt. Slipperier when wet.

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