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Charging light

Danny cj
Danny cj
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Hi all

Have a weird fault but unable to cure it

C max 2011 1.6d

Alternator light goes out after starting but comes back on after 30 seconds and stays on

Garage can't find the fault as it's charging at 13.7 volts under load or not

No starting faults and has been like this for 10 days now

Any ideas ??

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    The SmartCharge isn't working.  13.7v is the default failsafe.

    Usually the small wire from the alternator plug broken.  Have an auto electrician check it as the regular garage have reached their limits.

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    Thanks for the reply..

    Only just got ti's as fiesta was written off..

    Will check tomorrow 

    Is it damage or corrosion 

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    9 hours ago, Danny cj said:

    Garage can't find the fault as it's charging at 13.7 volts under load or not

    Perhaps a 'Stick and a Mirror' would help them find it ? 🙁

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    I will offer all your thoughts and info and see what he says..

    Is the stick and mirror a snap-on part or halfords

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