Dim Charge Light

[chris_gray21]

For a while now my battery charging light on the dash is lit all the time but very dim, well you can only seem to see it in the dark but the other strange thing is that it seems to sometimes get lighter then dim again..... Has anyone got any ideas oh i fogot to mention that it has a new battery and doesnt have a problem with dim lights or any thing like that really confused. it seems to be charging ok it only gets used a couple of times a week and starts first time (wont tick over properly but thats a forum)

Come on Guys i know Your Good.... [img]/biggrin.gif[/img]

[Smurf]

That'll be your alternator mate...

What engined Calibra have you got?

[FatLadZ]

yea looks like ya alternator is shot
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fatz

[chris_gray21]

not sure what type of engine i have where can i find out can you tell from a pic......

[chris_gray21]

what is the best type of alternator to get ampage, etc and how much not cheap i bet .....

[Smurf]

That'll be the redtop [img]/smile.gif[/img]

You could pick yourself up one for a low price from a Calibra that's being broken - either here or on Mig - but you have no guarantee then of it working, or if it does work, how long for...

Give your local parts place a buzz and see what they quote for the part - it might also be worth trying Autovaux - <a href="http://www.autovaux.co.uk" target="_blank">www.autovaux.co.uk</a> - but then at this time of year it might be better just to collect it from somewhere.

[BazV6er]

i had this problem last year as the diode in the alternator blew,i often found out that my display was very dim ,paid £90 motor discount centres but if i was you try autovaux

[FatLadZ]

i paid £10 for a 90amp alternator from a local breakers yard
and it works a treat
fatz