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1. jaystar89 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Dundee Posts: 543 TEH BEST CAR EVER!!! obv :)

   #1 17th January 2010, 20:05

   Well I think i may have found the problem with the high pitched squeaking noise. The noise stopped after disconnecting my subs lol? Today driving home, my power steering went, my lights kept cutting out, my battery light kept flashing and making a ticking noise, My indicator was at about double pace & the heater kept turning off.
   
   Could this be why my engine light is on?
   What is the most likely fault? battery, alternator or wiring etc.
   Would this be whats causing the nasty smell?
   
   thanks
   
   james
2. user_25842 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 canterbury Posts: 174 2000 saxo vts

   #2 17th January 2010, 22:39

   probobly battery mate have you checked it ? take the sub off and see if that stopps the lights going,
   
   if not could be the alternator belt, as that could be the squeaking, i had a 1.1 once which that happened to wondered why the breaks eventually cut off because the spark plugs cut out, get ur alternator checked
3. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #3 17th January 2010, 22:40

   Time for new battery........
4. user_35337 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Totland, Isle of wight Posts: 528 Saxo Westcoast

   #4 17th January 2010, 22:43

   The ticking is possibly a relay that going crazy. Is the ticking near the fuse panel under the dash if so its the indicatotr relay hence they are going crazy. Is the smell real bad if it is then chances are you burning pvc somewher as in there is an electrical fire. Or maybe just something gettin reallly hot. If your losing a lot of stuff then id check the fuse box in the engine bay and see if you have blown a few big fuses. Check the simple stuff first as it usually costs less.
5. user_25842 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 canterbury Posts: 174 2000 saxo vts

   #5 17th January 2010, 22:48

   my indicator relay goes mad sometimes (usually when hitting over 100) how do you fix this ?
6. user_35337 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Totland, Isle of wight Posts: 528 Saxo Westcoast

   #6 17th January 2010, 22:54

   What when hitting over 100 mph? easiest answer is dont go over 100 mph on public roads. If you didnt mean 100 mph then replace the relay or spray teh connections with wd40 might work i know that it works on most bad connections as it dispells moisture.
7. user_25842 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 canterbury Posts: 174 2000 saxo vts

   #7 17th January 2010, 22:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxojh What when hitting over 100 mph? easiest answer is dont go over 100 mph on public roads. If you didnt mean 100 mph then replace the relay or spray teh connections with wd40 might work i know that it works on most bad connections as it dispells moisture.

   really wd40 seems a bit mental ? lol
   
   nah mate i meant 100kmh
   
   how do you replace the relay then ?
8. user_35337 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Totland, Isle of wight Posts: 528 Saxo Westcoast

   #8 17th January 2010, 23:00

   Weel ive seen sparkys ive worked with use it before but only in certain occasions. Kmh ay good answer. Im not too sure but haynes manual should tell you which one and how to do it. As far as im aware though the top bit just pulls of exsposing the pins throw the old one away get the new one line up the pins and plug and play.
9. user_25842 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 canterbury Posts: 174 2000 saxo vts

   #9 17th January 2010, 23:01

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxojh Weel ive seen sparkys ive worked with use it before but only in certain occasions. Kmh ay good answer. Im not too sure but haynes manual should tell you which one and how to do it. As far as im aware though the top bit just pulls of exsposing the pins throw the old one away get the new one line up the pins and plug and play.

   
   
   plug and play.... beautiful
   
   cheers mate
10. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #10 17th January 2010, 23:17

    bad earth or knackered battery will cause this
11. jaystar89 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Dundee Posts: 543 TEH BEST CAR EVER!!! obv :)

    #11 18th January 2010, 00:37

    ahh it could be my earth as the wire is pretty old leading from the amp. The ticking only comes on when the battery light comes on. Yeah i thought the squeeking may be the alternator belt as it gets more high pitched with more revs. thanks!