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If the diode's gone in the alternator, the juice in the battery will try to flow the wrong way and turn the alternator into an electric motor, flattening the battery.
Alternator Problem? Batt Light, Tacho Dead, Car Cut Out?!
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Posted 08 October 2007 - 02:48 PM
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Posted 08 October 2007 - 02:50 PM
Yea.. Heard that lol. No other fix than to replace it though?
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Posted 08 October 2007 - 06:00 PM
QUOTE (Mountain Lion @ Oct 6 2007, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just in case it's relevant...
1.7 Pumas have a braided earthing strap that runs from the rear of the engine to an earthing point on the bulkhead. You might as well check that this strap is present and in good condition while you're at it.
Good luck with it.
1.7 Pumas have a braided earthing strap that runs from the rear of the engine to an earthing point on the bulkhead. You might as well check that this strap is present and in good condition while you're at it.
Good luck with it.
replaced mine the other day - got a replacement earth strap from an electrician in work,
the other one fell apart when i touched it
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Posted 08 October 2007 - 06:13 PM
They do tend to corrode pretty quickly.
(the beauty of mathematics)
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Posted 08 October 2007 - 06:33 PM
QUOTE (Max M4X WW @ Oct 8 2007, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yea.. Heard that lol. No other fix than to replace it though?
You used to be able to replace just the diode pack, but I don't know if you can with the Puma's.
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Posted 08 October 2007 - 08:00 PM
Nice!
As for the strap, Id like to change it to one thats the same as the negative to car body one but i think it would melt!
As for the strap, Id like to change it to one thats the same as the negative to car body one but i think it would melt!
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