Altenator knackered?

1. user_45140 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Braintree Essex Posts: 220 98 Mango West Coast and 00 focus zetec

   #1 4th January 2014, 16:15

   Today when driving in town i noticed the battery light was on and i had no power steering. When i raised the revs above 2000rpm the light went out and the power steering worked again. Is my diagnosis of a knackered altenator right?
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 4th January 2014, 18:47

   Yes probably but get checked free of charge(no pun intended lol)at halfrauds.

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3. Brendanp Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 649

   #3 4th January 2014, 20:04

   I wired up a cheap volt gauge in my car to keep an eye on readings as it had a few issues with charging. Only cost £5 and a few seconds to wire up. Free battery/alternator check is also worth while

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4. user_45140 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Braintree Essex Posts: 220 98 Mango West Coast and 00 focus zetec

   #4 5th January 2014, 09:53

   Thanks guys. Didnt realise Halfrauds still did that.
5. iowracer L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 isle of wight Posts: 94 mk1 fiesta s.s 106 gti rs2000 escort van fiesta

   #5 8th January 2014, 18:17

   They are easy to pick up and fit, think you can check it by starting the engine and taking the earth off and using a multi metre check to see the correct votage

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6. user_45140 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Braintree Essex Posts: 220 98 Mango West Coast and 00 focus zetec

   #6 8th January 2014, 23:45

   Thanks. . . All sorted now. Turns out 1 of the pick ups in the volt regulator was all ground off.