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Offline tomocr

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electrics cutting out, engine still running
« on: 20 August 2006, 18:35 »
Help.  Driving along...  Stereo goes off, the wipers slow right down, heater fan cuts out but the engine still runs.  I blip the throttle and everything is back to normal.  Does this sound like the alternator is on its way out?
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Offline baz_the_man62

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Re: electrics cutting out, engine still running
« Reply #1 on: 21 August 2006, 11:00 »
mine does that too!!, i dont think its my alternator but i might be wrong, mine hasnt got worse its only occasional so ive done nothin about it. think its my 20yr old wiring, but if n e one knows for sure let us know.
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Offline rubjonny

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Re: electrics cutting out, engine still running
« Reply #2 on: 21 August 2006, 12:52 »
check out the load reduction relay, its the big metal one on the fusebox.  It does sound to me like the alternator isn't charging, does the battery light come on with the ignition?
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Re: electrics cutting out, engine still running
« Reply #3 on: 21 August 2006, 17:16 »
No, no battery light.  It comes on when ignition is at 1 and 2 but stays off when engine running.  How can I check the relay?
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Re: electrics cutting out, engine still running
« Reply #4 on: 22 August 2006, 09:14 »
wiggle it  :grin:
If the electrics come back then you know its just loose!
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Re: electrics cutting out, engine still running
« Reply #5 on: 22 August 2006, 12:51 »
put money in the meter ;)
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