Alternator relay?

1. squee Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 warwick Posts: 234 1998 vtr

   #1 29th March 2010, 14:18

   Is there a relay for the alternator? if so... where? cos my alternator now only kicks in when i rev the nuts off it! i mean like poppin off the limiter! theres always a buzz from the fuseboard when it kicks in... help?
2. toju Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 bradford Posts: 380 citroen saxo vtr 2003,black.

   #2 29th March 2010, 14:28

   no relay for the alternator mate,check the belt is tight enough first then check with a multimeter/battery tester and make sure its charging.
3. squee Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 warwick Posts: 234 1998 vtr

   #3 29th March 2010, 15:17

   Belts tight but no charge so its time for a new alternator then!
4. viciousjello Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Boston Posts: 156 Year 2000 Saxo VTR

   #4 29th March 2010, 16:54

   Sounds like a new alternator to me