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altunator went to 18volts now dash lights wont go out

Postby allmud » Thu Sep 16, 2010 7:59 pm

my alt died the other day the vold guage went to 18volts then the bat light fuel filter and fuel light wont go out on the dash the heater fan switch wont work as well now
i have a new alt in the truck (1992 isuzu bighorn 3.1 diesel turbo auto ) and all the fueses are good
any idears
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Re: altunator went to 18volts now dash lights wont go out

Postby Captcol » Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:14 pm

knee jerk reaction would be the infamous charge relay, but tbh I have no idea
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Re: altunator went to 18volts now dash lights wont go out

Postby allmud » Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:16 pm

ok cool ill have a look in the morning where would i find it ?
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Re: altunator went to 18volts now dash lights wont go out

Postby geeves » Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:29 pm

dud regulator inside the alternator. Take it back for warranted replacement
Sanding your knuckles before starting work can help. That way you cant skin them
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Re: altunator went to 18volts now dash lights wont go out

Postby scruff123 » Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:36 pm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=317438883

sounds like the charge relay mate, located in fuse/relay box under bonnet
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Re: altunator went to 18volts now dash lights wont go out

Postby allmud » Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:45 pm

thanks mate i had a look at the trade me link and that sounds like it is the issue
will get me a new one tomorow
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Re: altunator went to 18volts now dash lights wont go out

Postby allmud » Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:07 pm

thanks guys new charge relay and everything is all good
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