V8 Freak Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Can someone help me please... When I turned the engine off earlier and removed the key, the no charge (Battery symbol in dash) light came on. When I turn ignition on, oil pressure light comes on as normal but no charge light goes out. Battery appears to be charging ok and both lights go out when engine running. (As normal) Landy 110, 1989 V8 3.5 litre Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Simple -- duff diode in the alternator's rectifier pack, get it sorted quickly or your battery won't be very happy hth see my reply on LRO too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_a Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 second that, simonb might give a more elequont explanation, but diode pack is duff, less than £10 for one IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I have seen this a few times and usually the alternator has gone phut as already said, but in my experience usually it is not charging either (because you tend not to notice a light that isn't there - until the battery goes flat...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted July 30, 2006 Author Share Posted July 30, 2006 Thanks for your responses. (Western.. I did see and reply in LRO too) Now out to procure another !!! Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Duff diode pack and it may have blown the regulator as well. If its a 100a job its a bit of a pain to change, 65a versions are easier but still require a 40w soldering iron to do. Diodes aren't available on their own, the entire pack needs to be changed. If its the original, the bearings and brushes are likely to be on their last legs anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted July 30, 2006 Author Share Posted July 30, 2006 Well thanks to your quick read of the situation... New alternator installed by midday and all back to normal... (What ever that is) Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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