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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Mark2Disco on September 28, 2005, 15:59:05

Title: overcharging
Post by: Mark2Disco on September 28, 2005, 15:59:05

since getting it wet at abingdon the alternator seems to be overcharging .
making the ignition fuse blow causing the speedo, rev counter etc to stop working
lights seem brighter than usuall (good thing )and the wipers are going to take off
anyone got a quick fix
im thinking its the regulator in the alternator
will it dry out ?
can it be changed ?

thanks

Title: overcharging
Post by: muddyweb on September 28, 2005, 16:22:23

Could be the regulator...  but get it sorted ASAP... overcharging with kill your battery in no time at all.

Title: overcharging
Post by: wizard on September 28, 2005, 16:54:35

The regulator is the black box on the back of the alternator, held on by 2 screws.
They cost about £14

Regards
wizard

Title: overcharging
Post by: Mark2Disco on September 28, 2005, 19:03:07

any idea where i can get one from ?
thanks

Title: overcharging
Post by: wizard on September 28, 2005, 21:25:41

As good auto factors or auto electricians should have them

wizard :twisted: