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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: JonnoGti on 30 March 2006, 18:58

Title: Computer Warning!!?
Post by: JonnoGti on 30 March 2006, 18:58

Had a warning last night on my tdi. Firstly the battery light came on, then a few secs later it read "Alternator Workshop". Im not mechanical at all so i dont know what this means. however its gone now, but the guard that protects the engine underneath is shagged and hanging down, now when i turn the wheel left or right i get a terrible noise, like the noise of an old car starting up if u get me?? lol any ideas? and whats this alternator do?

Title: Re: Computer Warning!!?
Post by: nadlad on 30 March 2006, 19:25

the gurad is just a sound deadener does nt really do anything, 50 per cent of cars dont have them its probably hanging coz u mite of floored it over a speed hump or caught it with a twig, on the other hand an alternator holds the charge it kind of liek a battery it produces the current to start ure car kind of thing.

Title: Re: Computer Warning!!?
Post by: arnoldlog1 on 30 March 2006, 23:16

i've had that Alternator Workshop thing on mine (gt tdi 130) usually when i've been giving it some stick! :laugh: i don't think its anything to worry about  :wink:

Title: Re: Computer Warning!!?
Post by: GazB on 31 March 2006, 00:15

The noise  is probably your power steering belt slipping :undecided:

Title: Re: Computer Warning!!?
Post by: JonnoGti on 31 March 2006, 09:22

Well mine is Gt Tdi 130 too, 2bh ive not had the warning before. I htink cos ive left it drag on the floor for a week or so just popping it back up every now and then, im worried it might have caused some damage  :angry: