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clive_tb
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Glowing charging light 2.9 12v Ultima '95
« on: Nov 9th, 2007, 6:18pm » |
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I have a glowing charging light, getts brighter with higher revs.
Probably the alternator. Hopefully the rectifier pack which is much cheaper than a new unit
What alternator is on the car?
How available are rectifier packs?
Where can I get one?
Can it be fitted without removing the alternator?
Any help or advice would be appreciated – it's years since I had to take spanners to a car! By the way, I live out in the sticks (Essex) and there are not many useful garages around here.
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Re: Glowing charging light 2.9 12v Ultima '95
« Reply #1 on: Nov 9th, 2007, 6:57pm » |
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Your diagnosis is MOST likely correct. As to diode/rectifier packs I do not know of the availabilty but i would have thought it needs taking out to fix really . Exchange units are reasonable cheap though.. Ihave found that they readily available..
Check for Power steering fluid dripping onto the rear of the alternator. well documented fault .
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clive_tb
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Re: Glowing charging light 2.9 12v Ultima '95
« Reply #2 on: Nov 9th, 2007, 7:11pm » |
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Many thanks Snoopy.
Definately power steering fluid on the alternator.
Does cleaning it off rectifiy the problem without replacement do you know? (carb cleaner here I come!)
I still have no idea what alternator should be on the car though.
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Re: Glowing charging light 2.9 12v Ultima '95
« Reply #3 on: Nov 9th, 2007, 8:31pm » |
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 DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SPRAY CARB CLEANER ON TO ANY PLASTIC PARTS. IT WILL MELT THEM. i found this out the hard way.
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Re: Glowing charging light 2.9 12v Ultima '95
« Reply #4 on: Nov 9th, 2007, 8:33pm » |
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The details of the alternators on various models is HERE
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Re: Glowing charging light 2.9 12v Ultima '95
« Reply #5 on: Nov 10th, 2007, 4:58pm » |
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Just changed my 12v alternator.Cost £60 exchange which i thought wasnt too bad.It is however a bit fiddly to fit,& you will need access both above & below the car (slackening belts / tentioners from top . Removal /refit from underneath).In the end i wished id payed the garage an hours labour to fit it (getting lazy in my old age) 
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