redhedley01 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Morning all!! I have just changed the alternator on my mondeo mk3 2005 diesel as the battery light came on and now that I have changed it it's still on anyone know why this is staying on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 If the light was on before you replaced the alternator, a poor earth or connection somewhere might be the cause and the alternator might not be faulty. Sent from my HUAWEI Ascend P2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhedley01 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Nighthawk have you any idea where I could start cos I've been on 3 weeks now and it's doing my head in cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick85 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 What's it charging at Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhedley01 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Haven't checked yet mick85 will be checking today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Check the connections to the alternator, also was it a genuine alternator or aftermarket? Sent from my HUAWEI Ascend P2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhedley01 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Can't check until Thursday but it is an aftermarket alternator now looking at a genuine ford alternator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick85 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Don't do anything till u check charging rate an test battery also Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgaking Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 RTX alternator from Eurocarparts?? see this thread if it is; http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/54328-intermitted-alternator-problem-now-full-time/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhedley01 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Ok bud I'll be checking on Thursday fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhedley01 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Right I don't have a proper voltage tester but got a one that checks the battery and alternator battery has came back as fine but alternator came as faulty so looks like the second rate alternator from eBay is no good I've ordered new one from a friend that works in a ford dealers so when I get it it'll be changed will keep you guys posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick85 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Ur alternator might be grand u need buy multimeter can buy for 20 quid could be problem with wiring loom or smart charge system Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhedley01 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Just to let you know guys car is now all sorted had a feeling it was the alternator belt but changed the alternator and belt tensioner as well as the belt Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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