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Jan 24th, 2020, 17:23 | #1 |
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Dying Battery or Dying Alternator?!?
Only had this car for about a month and so far it's been fine (except for that rattle which got sorted), however, 3 days ago as I'm driving I notice the battery light on the dash would periodically go on for a second or two then off again for maybe 5-20 seconds.
Every time the battery light comes on the headlights dimmed and the a/c fan slowed, the battery light then goes off the headlights flash really bright, then fade for a few seconds then dim again when the dash battery light comes on again. The battery in the car is not the right one anyway, its a 54Ah with 530CCA, for a diesel engine, but according to what I can find it should have a 60Ah 520CCA battery, but suggests an optional 70Ah 600CCA battery. Any ideas at all? I'm really hoping it's a battery because an alternator will be pricy! Thanks in advance
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Without doing a proper voltage test it is difficult to say whether battery or alternator.
Given that you have recently bought the car, presumably don't know the history of the battery other than it is not the correct one and that batteries are cheaper than an alternator, I would pop a new battery on and see how it goes. If it is not the battery at least you will have a known correct battery so not wasted.
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I don't think the "wrong" battery would cause the faults you describe. Perhaps a failed battery might cause problems, but it sounds more like a charging / alternator problem.
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I don't suppose you or anyone else can help with part numbers can you? I've searched online but there seems to be several that it could be and as it is my only car, I don't really want to have it out of action for a week, while I pull it out then wait for the replacement to arrive!
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The issue is with the alternator.
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I panicked a bit at first because I was in France, and was going to be for several months. I need not have worried though, I checked on Ebay and found a brand new alternator in Germany for £72. It was delivered within two days Express delivery £16.84. Its the same rate for UK. This price was less than some being sold as used. If you need an alternator, maybe give them a try, they may be able to sort you one for your C70. The Ebay link is below. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lichtmasc...TR=1#vi-ilComp Dave..
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First make sure that your battery connections are clean and tight. Battery should be secure and not prone to moving when being driven over bumps. Inspect positive lead for possible corrosion under the cable at the battery end. Check connection at starter motor. Check Body end of earth lead. Check battery with meter and note voltage. Anything under about 12.2v after car has stood for 24 hours means flat battery. With engine running check the alternator output with a meter. Should be about 14.6 to 14.8v at about 1500rpm.
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Unfortunately, we're once again close to starting a second page on a battery or alternator thread without knowing a single voltage figure from the problem car.
OP, help us all out.....
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But after reading people responses I'm pretty sure the alternator is the issue, so I'm off to buy a replacement!
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