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Offline nelds

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low power
« on: 06 March 2008, 21:46 »
I've noticed on my 16V that when i start it either first thing in the morning or in the evening after work the wipers are slow and headlights are dim. once i pull away and the revs get past 2000rpm you can see the lights kick into to life and the wipers speed up......any ideas...?
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Offline G60GTI16V

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Re: low power
« Reply #1 on: 06 March 2008, 22:40 »
check alternator..? doesnt take 5 mins
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Offline Pete Taylor

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Re: low power
« Reply #2 on: 07 March 2008, 07:24 »
Sounds like i's alternator related rather than battery or earthing problem
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Re: low power
« Reply #3 on: 07 March 2008, 07:35 »
wot should i look for..?
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Offline Pete Taylor

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Re: low power
« Reply #4 on: 07 March 2008, 07:38 »
Sounds like you should look for a new alternator! Go to Halfrauds and get them to do a free battery check. They should tell you that the battery isn't getting enough from the alternator
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Re: low power
« Reply #5 on: 07 March 2008, 19:30 »
alternator may have to wait as my rad went on me this morning......picked a new one up from Eurocar parts for £53....should i replace the thermostat too when doing the rad or can i re-use..??.....can wait to do that this weekend with the weather forecast we've had  :grin:
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