crickleymal Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 My wife's 1.8 TDDi occasionally (very occasionally) shows the warning light after the engine has started. Switching off and back on again cures this. It could have started after going through a deep puddle about 3 weeks ago. Any ideas please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Possible water ingress or loose wiring connector at the alternator ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crickleymal Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Yes that's what I thought, water ingress. It doesn't seem to be doing it now so hopefully it has dried out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnH Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 More than likely an electrical issue with the smart charge cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crickleymal Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Came on today. What's the smart charge cable and where would one find it please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crickleymal Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Bump. What and where is the smart charge cable please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Its one of the wires in the multiplug that fits on alternator, basicaly it connects alternator to the pcm, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 You could make sure the belt is not too loose around the alternater as of it was slipping a bit it can cause the charge light to come on for a while. Basic to check before you look at the wiring parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crompy70 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 My wife's 1.8 TDDi occasionally (very occasionally) shows the warning light after the engine has started. Switching off and back on again cures this. It could have started after going through a deep puddle about 3 weeks ago. Any ideas please? hi..i have the same car but the sedan and i have the same issue...my battery charge warning light comes on if i am stationary with engine idling..but as soon as i turn off and restart it goes off again until im stationary idling engine..thats the only time the light comes on..but never does while driving.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.