Car back after failed MOT

[the_stink]

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

[Thom89]

Check your alternator belt Joe, its likely its either that, or the alternator itself giving up the ghost...

Thom

[matping]

deffo alternator whining !! when its running spray some wd40 into it   

[Sam]

Surely they cant fail for 'a weird wining noise' and yes, alternator issues (thinking this without reading the rest) 

[the_stink]

Surely they cant fail for 'a weird wining noise' and yes, alternator issues (thinking this without reading the rest) 

na that didnt fail but it was noted down 'to check' etc, going to spk to them on tues and book it in

[cняis]

adjusting the belt tension takes about 2 seconds 

[Guy]

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 

[Sam]

As soon as you loosen the main bolt after the tensioner from the altanator you arent sure if its removing itself or you are. 

[The Mighty Elvi]

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.

[the_stink]

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