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Old 09-07-2011 | 08:05 PM
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Default 2wd Saph battery light

When I start my car the battery light is lit until I rev the car and then it goes out.

I thought this may have been down a weak battery but I've fitted a new one today and the light still does the same thing.

Could this be the alternator that is causing this? I haven't had the chance to check voltages etc as my multimeter is at work.

Any ideas?
Old 09-07-2011 | 08:13 PM
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Aye check alternator & associated wiring.
Old 09-07-2011 | 08:20 PM
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Mine does this, i thought it was normal as thats what an auto sparky said.
Old 09-07-2011 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by paul16v
Aye check alternator & associated wiring.
Will do

Originally Posted by adam151082
Mine does this, i thought it was normal as thats what an auto sparky said.
Nah, it never used to do this
Old 10-07-2011 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by adam151082
Mine does this, i thought it was normal as thats what an auto sparky said.
No it's not normal at all, this points to a dicky regulator/rectifier, not worth worrying about unless you're fussy imo, could go on for years still like this.
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