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Post by comstar on Jul 18, 2021 7:14:50 GMT
I was really hoping the battery was at fault.....my battery charger indicated it was a 60 (I think percent) for at least two hours......then after about another three hours it said 'FULL' after a 70 80 90 climb.
Hoping that this is actually a battery issue but my gut feeling is now it's an alternator problem.
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Post by buster on Jul 18, 2021 9:42:34 GMT
is the charge light glowing when running?
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Post by comstar on Jul 18, 2021 19:54:30 GMT
is the charge light glowing when running? Yes - installed battery back in and the charge light is still staying on when running. Belt is good, so think this is certainly the alternator.
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Post by buster on Jul 18, 2021 20:11:43 GMT
is the charge light glowing when running? Yes - installed battery back in and the charge light is still staying on when running. Belt is good, so think this is certainly the alternator. yep I'd say almost definitely, I dont think it will be too big a deal though, all you need is a friendly parts dealer who will supply a recon jobby on the understanding that you will drop the old alternator back in to them. then its just a question of access ie is it easy enough to get at?
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Post by comstar on Jul 18, 2021 20:17:04 GMT
Yes mate very easy - right on top of the engine.
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Post by andy1kenobe on Jul 18, 2021 20:40:06 GMT
Wouldn't Jiffy Lube do a battery/alternator test? Here, Halfords and Kick Fit will do it free...or used to.
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Post by johnjones on Jul 18, 2021 21:25:05 GMT
Brushes...?
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Post by johnfcbn44dx on Jul 18, 2021 22:19:48 GMT
If it is strobing slightly maybe a diode gone on one side of the alternator bridge rectifier?
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Post by comstar on Aug 7, 2021 3:35:27 GMT
Cheers for all the best wishes lately concerning Kitt.. To cut a long story short he's now well again......a replacement alternator was simply the order of the day. Happy to say that his molecular bonded shell is now restored and he is now back to protecting us all again 24/7. He also seemed to spawn some new wheel trims from somewhere during his 'down time'....
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Post by comstar on Aug 8, 2021 3:33:34 GMT
How sexy is Kitt when he's on a mission? Anyway, got to go. There are some hardcore gangsters creating some havoc on Melrose (they might have shooters). Wish us luck.
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Post by comstar on Aug 16, 2021 8:50:22 GMT
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Post by comstar on Sept 3, 2021 4:18:30 GMT
For anyone out there wondering....Kitt is still of course alive and well but has been on jury service these past three weeks...he asks us to all bear with (and to thank you all for your co-operation).
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Post by comstar on Sept 11, 2021 8:06:01 GMT
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Post by comstar on Sept 11, 2021 8:07:15 GMT
Small spot of bother down at Fullerton earlier......nothing that me and KITT can't handle together.
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Post by comstar on Sept 11, 2021 8:30:40 GMT
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