Originally Posted by rsjay
must be alternator week, i've just took my 3 month old one back to the shop, only done 1000 miles ands its goosed! new one on with heat sheild so fingers crossed.
recon alternators can pack in anythime dont just think cause its not that old its not on the way out.
It wont be the battery, a knackerd battery will not bring the light on.
Resistance in ignition circuits can make the bulb glow, doesnt mean the alternator is knackered, it can be 100% functional.
An alternator costs about £25 to put back to a fully working state, unless the bearings have gone, in which case you will need a new alternator, but if not a new alternator is a waste of money.