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Just a quick update to say my issue has been resolved.

After checking the wiring at the alternator a positive wire was found to have detached from its connector. A new connector was crimped on and now everything works perfectly again.

Many thanks for your support.

Brilliant, thanks for the info. I'll give it a try this evening or tomorrow

Thinking about it. Assuming the regulator is not faulty. With the ignition on but without the engine running, I should get 12.5 volts at the pos and neg terminals of the regulator presumably? I’m only getting about 2 v. Therefore, assuming the above, maybe my issue is just a bad connection to the ba...

abowie wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:19 am

markhooper wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 19, 2019 10:42 am

Do you have a link for David Lacey's website?

Many Thanks

http://www.xketype.com/news.php

Thanks. Just had a quick read through of site. Looks to be just what I need

Thanks for the heads up. That had crossed my mind too. Old battery from now on then

Do you have a link for David Lacey's website?

Many Thanks

Thanks for the advice so far. As the problem persisted after replacing the regulator I too thought that the issue might reside elsewhere but I have fallen into that trap before with other cars with different components eg. starter motor, wasting entire weekends troubleshooting only to find that the ...

Hi. I replaced my voltage regulator with a new unit from SNG as the battery indicator in the car was showing a full-scale overcharge and the battery had begun swelling and leaking. Trouble is, the new unit has made no difference. Still overcharges the battery and has caused some loss of electrolyte ...