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Old 17 January 2010, 06:22 PM
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battery lamp is on on the dash but the alternator is charging the battery and the fan belt is tight any idea,s what it can be???
Old 17 January 2010, 06:44 PM
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Duff battery? or it could still be a duff alternator.

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Or duff wiring?
Old 17 January 2010, 07:29 PM
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what voltage is your alternator putting out ?
Old 17 January 2010, 09:55 PM
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alternator could be overcharging the battery hence the light. voltage regulator has gone
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If battery is 100%, then, as above, surely it's the regulator, or diode pack, in the alternator gone, no?
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