Electrical probs! :(

1. Stuvts31 Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 5

   #1 30th March 2010, 00:01

   Hi Guy's
   
   Am new here and hoping someone can help.
   
   I have a strange problem that occurs when engine is warm, all of my dials drop to the bottom for a second or two then return to normal. Today this occurred quite a few times with the added issue of high idle. Turning ignition off then back on seemed to sort the idling issue out, this time at least. Recently when the dials drop it affects my radio, sound dips and only get sound from front right speaker all this happens for a couple of seconds at a time before returning to normal.
   
   Hope someone out there can point me in the right direction!!
2. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #2 30th March 2010, 16:05

   Seems an issue effecting several items, check fuses, check battery connections, check earths everywhere you can find them. Could also be faulty ignition barrel at an outside chance
3. Stuvts31 Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 5

   #3 30th March 2010, 19:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Stevo123 Seems an issue effecting several items, check fuses, check battery connections, check earths everywhere you can find them. Could also be faulty ignition barrel at an outside chance

   Thanks for the response, I checked the fuses and all seem ok. Recently had a service so battery connections seem fine also. Will have to check the earth connections at the weekend. Will let u know if I find anything.
   
   Cheers
4. Stuvts31 Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 5

   #4 26th April 2010, 22:13

   SOLVED!!!
   
   Turned out to be the alternator. It was overcharging. Caused battery to leak acid out aswell!!
   
   
5. user_27198 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 Exeter - Devon Posts: 3179 Nitrous'd Saxo VTS '52 Plate (S33 VTS)

   #5 27th April 2010, 22:43

   another great example of the wonderous item 'the voltmeter' I wouldnt bewithout one now!