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    ok, it doesn't mean actually drop it... it is a discharge test............

    so is the bulb on or off when running?????

    if it is on, then it isn't charging, as in the fan belt is off, or the alt is knackered etc.
    if the light is off during normal running, but the light is on when you turn the ign on, then the battery is most suspect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mowgli
    ok, it doesn't mean actually drop it... it is a discharge test............

    so is the bulb on or off when running?????

    if it is on, then it isn't charging, as in the fan belt is off, or the alt is knackered etc.
    if the light is off during normal running, but the light is on when you turn the ign on, then the battery is most suspect.

    The light was on whilst running. Yeah I googled the drop test

    Belts fine, not slipping or anything

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    ok, i think the alt is shagged, sorry.

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    A mate is picking this up for me as we speak

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ht_1082wt_1137

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    Havent got and fitted the alt yet but my dash lights aren't working at all now weird

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    ok, i think you have some serious wiring issues.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by mowgli
    ok, i think you have some serious wiring issues.....
    A fair few by the way things are atm

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    All sorted. Cleaned my earth to the chassis leg, put a new connector on the one to the slam panel. Fitted another alternator and all is good

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