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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Paul81 on 24 June 2012, 18:36

Title: Alternator workshop??
Post by: Paul81 on 24 June 2012, 18:36

Hey guys.

Just drove round to the girlfriends and got this message on me display. The power seemed to reduce and the battery light was on as well, only lasted a few seconds and seems fine now. We've had a lot of rain in this area today.

Anyone know why this message appeared?
Is it anything to worry about.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Alternator workshop??
Post by: bonny on 24 June 2012, 20:26

Happened to me & i couldnt take any chances so i just bought a new one!
Or if your on a budget get a recon one  :smiley:

Title: Re: Alternator workshop??
Post by: stfc_gti on 24 June 2012, 20:52

have a read through my thread a few weeks back, possibly not the same issue, but something to check
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=230168.10

Title: Re: Alternator workshop??
Post by: golf-sib on 25 June 2012, 14:45

Poor cable connection, or damaged cable.

Could be alternator.

Could be a very bad battery.

There's a few it could be from up above. I'd first check the cable from the alternator, then battery, then alternator itself.