Electrical problem - Help!
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Electrical problem - Help!
Hi,
Last week Wednesday, the patrol refused to start, only a click - the battery was dead. As it is a 2nd hand vehicle, the first thing I did was to replace the battery. When I drove yesterday, I noticed that the battery light and the 'sub-tank' indicator remained on and when I tested the battery it is not getting charged!
From my limited auto-electrical knowledge, it can either be the voltage regulator or the alternator that has packed up. Any ideas if/how I can test it?
Alternatively, does any know a good, reputable auto-electrician in Cape Town?
Last week Wednesday, the patrol refused to start, only a click - the battery was dead. As it is a 2nd hand vehicle, the first thing I did was to replace the battery. When I drove yesterday, I noticed that the battery light and the 'sub-tank' indicator remained on and when I tested the battery it is not getting charged!
From my limited auto-electrical knowledge, it can either be the voltage regulator or the alternator that has packed up. Any ideas if/how I can test it?
Alternatively, does any know a good, reputable auto-electrician in Cape Town?
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Re: Electrical problem - Help!
It could be the alternator but did you check the fuses?
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Re: Electrical problem - Help!
Here is a diagram.
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Re: Electrical problem - Help!
Thanks for this Herrie,
Is the alternator quite easy to get to?
Do you have a key as to what these symbols mean?
Is the alternator quite easy to get to?
Do you have a key as to what these symbols mean?
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Re: Electrical problem - Help!
Jammer Stefan - hierdie een is vir die 4,2 diesel soek nog een vir die 3.0l
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Re: Electrical problem - Help!
Stefan,
my LC mates have had excellent service from Jos Hartog
Hazard Bonako Cape
Unit 15 Bofors 3 Park
98b Bofors Circle
Epping 2
Tel 021 534 0240
Fax 021 534 0259
Cell 082 416 3511
email jos.hartog @ hazardcape.co.za
my LC mates have had excellent service from Jos Hartog
Hazard Bonako Cape
Unit 15 Bofors 3 Park
98b Bofors Circle
Epping 2
Tel 021 534 0240
Fax 021 534 0259
Cell 082 416 3511
email jos.hartog @ hazardcape.co.za
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Re: Electrical problem - Help!
Thanks John,
I've made an appointment for tomorrow morning - Hold thumbs for it only being a minor issue! (read expense)
I've made an appointment for tomorrow morning - Hold thumbs for it only being a minor issue! (read expense)
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Re: Electrical problem - Help!
Quick update: I went to Hazard Bonako and they determined that the alternator is faulty. The Patrol is now with MED Auto-electricians in Gunners Circle.
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Re: Electrical problem - Help!
Hi Stefan,
Since we're talking about MED and alternators and such, MED offer a basic auto-leccie course (covers starters and alternators iirc). Just a thought for us limited knowledge kinda guys...
Since we're talking about MED and alternators and such, MED offer a basic auto-leccie course (covers starters and alternators iirc). Just a thought for us limited knowledge kinda guys...
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Re: Electrical problem - Help!
I'll find out the details when I go to pick the Patrol up today, and post it.
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