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Discovery 200Tdi Battery warning light stays on
« on: August 10, 2005, 17:18:41 »
Hi All, My battery warning light stays on, but only when i turn the engine off. I can get out of the car and lock it, and it still stays on. Only started this morning. Any help would be great. Cheers Wayne. :D  :D  :D
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« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2005, 17:25:30 »
Diode pack in the alternator? Usually that's what causes that.

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« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2005, 17:32:58 »
It is still charging, and it goes out when the engine is running. What should i do about it, or is there a way of testing it? :D
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« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2005, 19:03:02 »
Ok, have checked charge, and its not good. The light doesnt come on with the ignition, and when i removed it, after my wife got home, about an hour and a half later it was red hot to the touch. HELP. Bearings ar ok.
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« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2005, 19:11:58 »
Like Wanderer says, it's the diode pack, a classic fault on alternators.  Take it to an auto-electrician and it should cost about £20 for the parts plus some labour.
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« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2005, 19:15:34 »
The light being on means that the diode is allowing DC to travel back from the battery via the alternator. It'll flatten the battery after a while.

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« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2005, 19:34:24 »
True.
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« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2005, 20:37:37 »
Try LSUK for the part. They made most of the original electrics anywho
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« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2005, 21:44:05 »
i had to do this to my v8 disco after i went off roading  i think it was the wetness of it all but worked strat after i did the work to it
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« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2005, 23:31:17 »
Quote from: "Bulli"
Try LSUK for the part. They made most of the original electrics anywho


Im sorted now, but Lucas wouldnt sell me the spares.   :?  :?
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