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kundi13
12-08-2008, 23:47
mk1 n reg 1996 clio...out of the blue the red battery light came on. when i went over a speed bump it dissappeared but then it came back on...what could it mean ?

thanks.
MAXIBOY
13-08-2008, 00:02
loose connection on the alternator or battery
Daz.
13-08-2008, 07:00
Tighten your terminals - almost always the reason!
white16valver
13-08-2008, 12:32
Mine flickers occasionally but then is fine again for weeks.

Bloody thing lol
kundi13
13-08-2008, 12:53
well the battery terminals seem tight no loose connection there. what about the alternator connection where is that ?
Jamie.
13-08-2008, 13:25
The alternator is on its way out.

They always do this, the light comes off and on and eventually you just have a flat battery. Its still charging but at a lower voltage.
Patrick_g46
14-08-2008, 22:46
The alternator is on its way out.

They always do this, the light comes off and on and eventually you just have a flat battery. Its still charging but at a lower voltage.

yep hapened to me, used to charge at about 9v. Put a volt meter on the battery with the engine running an it should read about 14v iirc.
cliokiz
15-08-2008, 12:51
I've got a reconditioned alternator in my garage if you're interested and can also fit it for you.