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03-08-2014, 01:14 PM

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Have a decent shop check your alternator. Mine had fried a component inside - can't remember what atm.

Oh, I guess it was a resistor in the rectifier plate.

I had it repaired, and the issue seemed to go away.

Since then, I am using a custom made 130 amp alternator (for my electric steering and such). No more problems...

03-08-2014, 01:17 PM

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The alternator is an known good alternator.

Could the engine earths, alternator earth effect its control ?

03-08-2014, 02:27 PM

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Serial number of the unit?

03-08-2014, 02:59 PM

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Dimitris

So where is this written please?

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03-08-2014, 03:11 PM

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On the bottom side of the ECU.

03-08-2014, 03:27 PM

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Ok S/N: 10228

03-08-2014, 05:24 PM

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While online, with the engine off, reduce the running voltage to 14.2 (down from 14.4) and click burn. Wait 10 seconds, then start the engine.

03-08-2014, 05:25 PM

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Ok thanks

I will try tomorrow.

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03-09-2014, 08:06 AM

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Ok it worked but it needs a quick press of the accelerator before the battery light goes away.

Thanks Dimitris hopefully this will be reliable as this car is my daily

Lloyd