Help! Alternator replaced now speedo doesn't work!
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Help! Alternator replaced now speedo doesn't work!
Well, finally replaced the alternator however now the speedo has stopped working and the odometer has stopped as well.
The last time I used the car, the alternator conked out and the RAC charged the battery enough to get me home and the speedo was working normally.
Interestingly, at the same time, the engine stop warning kept on coming on although there isn't a mechanical problem - both fans work okay, no sign of steam and coolant levels are fine but after driving from cold for five minutes the flashing "STOP" warning is activated, engine temp reading 115C.
Have read through the many useful posts but am confused as to what steps I should take to rule things out or in...
The last time I used the car, the alternator conked out and the RAC charged the battery enough to get me home and the speedo was working normally.
Interestingly, at the same time, the engine stop warning kept on coming on although there isn't a mechanical problem - both fans work okay, no sign of steam and coolant levels are fine but after driving from cold for five minutes the flashing "STOP" warning is activated, engine temp reading 115C.
Have read through the many useful posts but am confused as to what steps I should take to rule things out or in...
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damn. i could have sold you an extremely tidy alternator for £30.
Hi, have just checked and the blue/brown wire you mention is attached to the negative side of the alternator.
The rev counter works as well - is just the odometer & speedo that is not...
Also just replaced the lambda but it hasn't cured the erratic idle& stall problem either.
Definately losing the will now!
Do you reckon something may have been knocked when the alternator was being out in?
Baffled!
The rev counter works as well - is just the odometer & speedo that is not...
Also just replaced the lambda but it hasn't cured the erratic idle& stall problem either.
Definately losing the will now!
Do you reckon something may have been knocked when the alternator was being out in?
Baffled!