Battery warning light, no heater fan?

1. OttoSump Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 High Harrington/Workington Posts: 16 Suzuki swift Fiesta Zetec Sons Inherited Citroen

   #1 2nd December 2010, 08:02

   Hello group, had been out in the car for about an hour yesterday. When I was just about to pull onto the drive the battery warning light cme on and I noticedthe heater fan had cut out, anyone any ideas as to what it can be?
   Regards Otto in a cold Cumbria....
2. SidnySaxo Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 369 00 VTR Saxo

   #2 2nd December 2010, 13:09

   Could be ur altenator man.. Get it checkd for free at any garage
3. OttoSump Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 High Harrington/Workington Posts: 16 Suzuki swift Fiesta Zetec Sons Inherited Citroen

   #3 2nd December 2010, 13:33

   Thanks, but why would the fan not work, everything else electrical seems fine?
   Regards Otto
4. SidnySaxo Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 369 00 VTR Saxo

   #4 2nd December 2010, 14:34

   Its because the power steering,heaters and back window heater is worked directly off the altenator.. I had same problem up untill yesterday..
5. OttoSump Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 High Harrington/Workington Posts: 16 Suzuki swift Fiesta Zetec Sons Inherited Citroen

   #5 2nd December 2010, 14:42

   Cheers, I'll check the voltage out today, let you know how I get on..
   Regards Otto
6. SidnySaxo Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 369 00 VTR Saxo

   #6 2nd December 2010, 14:49

   Its the only thing it can be,either that or the connections on ur altenator,also check the battery clamps see are they secure because if there not the alenator wont charge the battery..
7. OttoSump Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 High Harrington/Workington Posts: 16 Suzuki swift Fiesta Zetec Sons Inherited Citroen

   #7 2nd December 2010, 18:18

   Thanks for the advice guys, no need to carry out a volt check as the alternator belt was missing, purchased a new one for £4, will fit tomorrow when my fingers have defrosted.
   Regards Otto..
8. SidnySaxo Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 369 00 VTR Saxo

   #8 3rd December 2010, 13:21

   How did you not notice that.. Im glad you got it sorted for this wheather.. Let me know if everything goes fine...
9. OttoSump Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 High Harrington/Workington Posts: 16 Suzuki swift Fiesta Zetec Sons Inherited Citroen

   #9 13th April 2011, 14:08

   Belt was a doddle to fit and has been OK since, thanks for all the advice.
   Regards Otto