Dash Problem

1. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

   #1 8th January 2013, 10:06

   Hi all,
   
   I have noticed when I am driving that my battery light flashes up and then goes off on occasion, also my dials work very intermittently?
   
   What could be the cause of this please?
2. mattfinch Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Kent Posts: 146 Silver Saxo 1.6 16v Gunmetel Grey Nissan 350z GT

   #2 8th January 2013, 13:10

   If the battery light keeps flashing up it means the battery is not charging so may be a problem with your alternator playing up
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 8th January 2013, 13:15

   Alternator charging rate needs checking mate.
4. mattfinch Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Kent Posts: 146 Silver Saxo 1.6 16v Gunmetel Grey Nissan 350z GT

   #4 8th January 2013, 13:34

   ^^^ +1
5. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #5 8th January 2013, 13:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Tringaling Hi all, I have noticed when I am driving that my battery light flashes up and then goes off on occasion, also my dials work very intermittently? What could be the cause of this please?

   What everyone else seems to have missed.
   
   I would suspect a connector on the rear of the dials has somehow come loose.

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6. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

   #6 11th January 2013, 11:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ross What everyone else seems to have missed. I would suspect a connector on the rear of the dials has somehow come loose.

   Thanks Ross - I was thinking a dry join but the car is only 10 years old which is a bit strange!
   
   I will take it out and have a look..
7. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #7 11th January 2013, 11:44

   People are forgetting that overvoltage can cause spikes i.e failing regulator
   
   electrical spikes freeze your dials, they are sensitive. especially digital dash models.
   
   I'd be having the dials out to check them anyways
   
   
   for the record (I like saying that) the battery warning light comes on if there is:
   
   No charge
   One of the phases/diodes have failed (reduced rate of charge and light on with ignition off)
   Over voltage
   
   
8. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #8 11th January 2013, 12:07

   in order: check your battery and alternator + earths and connections
9. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

   #9 12th January 2013, 20:11

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MartinObviously People are forgetting that overvoltage can cause spikes i.e failing regulator electrical spikes freeze your dials, they are sensitive. especially digital dash models. I'd be having the dials out to check them anyways for the record (I like saying that) the battery warning light comes on if there is: No charge One of the phases/diodes have failed (reduced rate of charge and light on with ignition off) Over voltage

   What are you saying ahha
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Manu in order: check your battery and alternator + earths and connections

   Thanks mate, battery is fine just need to check the alternator!