Jump to content
Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Need help with Battery icon - 2 new alternators fitted and still have the issue!


VinceV
 Share

Recommended Posts

Hi All

Over the weekend, we had to drive through a lot of rain and 4 inches of surface water on the roads. At the time, the car was fine, onto Sunday and when I started it up to go and get fuel the battery icon appeared on the dash. My immediate thought was alternator so I had a mobile mechanic visit and fit a new unit. Unfortunately the first unit didn't appear to provide over 13.5v at idle and the icon still appeared. Fast forward to today, and the chap has fitted another unit and although the voltage is around 13.7 onwards - the icon still remains. 

I'm wondering if there's a possible water ingress issue somewhere? The powertrain control module fuse (7.5a) had blown and this has been replaced, there are no current errors showing on the diagnostic equipment. Could there be anything else? The mechanic has given up and suggested getting an auto electrician involved, 

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Forgot to add - it's a Ford Grand CMax 1.6tdci (second gen) 

The original alternator is back on and putting out 13.5 - 14.5 volts now. battery is receiving a current as normal but not idea what's happened!  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Latest Deals

Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share






×
×
  • Create New...

Forums


News


Membership