Alternator problems

[Gambit]

aye this happens on mine, car just cuts out with no battery power at all.

spooked me the first time it happened

pity im only remembering all this now!!

[Helios_Blue_Valver]

test the alternator to see if its charging

haynes (or bentley) tells you how

Another old trick. If you look at the back of the alternator you will see a steel cap that covers the back of the alternator shaft and the rear bearing. with the car running touch that cap with the blade of a screwdriver. If it sticks to it like a magnet than you know the alternator is charging. if not than it is more than likely bad. Check the water in your battery as well. I know it is a new battery but if your voltage regulator is tits up than it could have boiled the water out leaving it dry. Just a thought.

[sKrEwBaLL]

I'll bear that in mind.  Looks like the problem is solved now but I'm a bit pished off that I forked out for a battery and alternator which I didnt need.  Mental note to oneself:  check wiring before buying anything in future