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22nd September 2020, 21:15 | #11 | |
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I will do that, but I was assured that the wiring was ok, but how far back it was checked I don't know. Have been advised by knowledgeable Nano'ers to unclip the wiring off the alternator and plug it on and off a few times as it might be a dodgy connection, as you imply, wiring that's been moved can do the same thing. Many thanks for your suggestion, Martyn Last edited by squire; 22nd September 2020 at 21:18.. |
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23rd September 2020, 23:01 | #12 |
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With the system working correctly the voltage at both sides of the warning light should be identical.
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I appreciate that and that is why I can understand that it's highly probable that the brown/yellow sense wire may have a break in it or chaffed to short out, hence the light is on but the alternator still charges ok. I may have to take the bumper off to make closer examination of the wiring which looks fine from what I can see where it runs by the washer bottle. Not looking forward to taking the bumper off as I always struggle to get it back on, took me 2 hours plus once .
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24th September 2020, 10:26 | #15 |
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Yes but a damaged cable from the alternator can bring the light on Simon as Chris found here:
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...=203716&page=3 Funnily enough you were the last one to comment on it. |
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