Battery light flicker

1. S666UKH Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Ilford Posts: 558 Saxo Mk2 VTR, PUG 308

   #1 9th March 2012, 01:33

   My battery light keeps on flickering when i accelerate.
   
   any ideas?
   
   thanks
2. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #2 9th March 2012, 01:51

   Bad/dirty connectsion's or alternator is dieing.

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3. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #3 9th March 2012, 08:39

   I had this problem since I've owned my car. I literally just sorted it the other week, you have to pack the connector with conductive material as the connection becomes worn. Grab a paper clip and some tin foil. Remove the signal connector. Unravel the paper clip and tear of a tiny piece of foil no bigger than half the face of the connector. Using the paper clip push the piece of tin foil into one of the female terminals. Repeat for the other side. And repeat 2-3 more times for both sides.
   
   Reconnect the connector. Take the car for a spin. Eventually the battery light will reappear. Repack the connector with more tin foil until its gone completely.
   
   If it comes back immediately after the first packing then your alternator is probaby knakered.

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