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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: the_stink on 28 May 2011, 17:51
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Just got home from work and read through all the things they said had failed and just went out to the car, now one thing they mention is a weird whirring noise which has all of a sudden developed and also the batt light is also now on?
Just seems a bit convenient that I take it to the garage and all of a sudden there are problems that need to be sorted that werent happening about 9 hours ago
and it also looks like they didnt use a seat cover as well! driver seat is filthy
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Check your alternator belt Joe, its likely its either that, or the alternator itself giving up the ghost...
Thom
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deffo alternator whining !! when its running spray some wd40 into it :smiley:
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Surely they cant fail for 'a weird wining noise' and yes, alternator issues (thinking this without reading the rest) :lipsrsealed:
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Surely they cant fail for 'a weird wining noise' and yes, alternator issues (thinking this without reading the rest) :lipsrsealed:
na that didnt fail but it was noted down 'to check' etc, going to spk to them on tues and book it in
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adjusting the belt tension takes about 2 seconds :smiley:
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replacing the alternator shouldn't* take you too long either, if it is that.. don't book it in for that
*unless its a mk1 with a fcuked alternator bolt :grin:
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As soon as you loosen the main bolt after the tensioner from the altanator you arent sure if its removing itself or you are. :grin:
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Before you start thinking about getting a new alternator, check the brushes. They may be worn. This is why the red battery warning light comes on. Whirring noise - as said - could be the belt or a worn bearing. Brushes-belt-WD40.
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Cheers for all the replies guys, helpful as ever!! So if the batt light is on could be the alt thats causing it, ill have a look at the belt tension try some WD40 but in work till 5 today :angry:
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make sure your blue exciter wire is plugged into the alternator. It wont charge if this isnt plugged in.