Mike C Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My HPC seems to be suffering from charging problems. The light was occasionally flickering but would eventually go out. I thought the problem was down to a slack aternator belt and also a dodgy cable (the thin one that goes to the back of the alternator and is separate from the other 3. Having fixed both of these, all was well for a 100 miles. Took the car out last night and after about 7 miles I stopped to check something else on the car, then noticed the warning light was on again! This time it's soild, no flickering and does not extinguish with higher revs. I must admit that during an overheating episode, the belt got covered in coolant but doesn't seem to be slipping. The alternator also go wet. Any clues as to cause?.... Mike C No longer K9 JPE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeman Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Alternator brushes perhaps? _________________________ Be Lucky!! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Normuss Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Isn't the rectifier prone to giving up? I'm on my 3 alternator on my HPC in as many years VX HPC - Loud and proud here Watch out, whatever hits the fan will not be distributed evenly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Check the votage at the battery with the engine running. It should be between 13.5v & 14.2v. You may need to rev the engine to get 14.2v. If not then the alternator needs a good seeing to. If the voltage is as above then it is possible the the warning light circuit is earthing out in the engine bay. Saw this on another car a while ago...................after we'd swapped the alternator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Great advice, will check thanks all Mike C No longer K9 JPE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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