suj
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My car threw up "LOW BATTERY" on the way to supermarket, then when I headed back it died a few roads away, luckily I had jump leads and got some power to nurse it home. The battery is original from factory, so I tried charging it with my CTEK, it managed to recondition it, but I thought for £50 I'd throw a new one in
Charged it up (as it could have sat on a shelf for ages) and it was 12.76v, but soon as you start the car it drops to 12.00-12.10v and "LOW BATTERY" comes on quite quickly.
I did read about a new regulator "F 00M 144 131" and there is one being sold by KMS in Brum town centre.
I had a quick look and I think I might be able to get the cover and regulator off in situ from engine bay (he says...probably can't when it comes to it).
Before I try, for anyone who has taken it off before, what was the easiest method to remove the whole alternator (or if they have successfully taken off regulator in situ)?
Thanks in advance.
Charged it up (as it could have sat on a shelf for ages) and it was 12.76v, but soon as you start the car it drops to 12.00-12.10v and "LOW BATTERY" comes on quite quickly.
I did read about a new regulator "F 00M 144 131" and there is one being sold by KMS in Brum town centre.
I had a quick look and I think I might be able to get the cover and regulator off in situ from engine bay (he says...probably can't when it comes to it).
Before I try, for anyone who has taken it off before, what was the easiest method to remove the whole alternator (or if they have successfully taken off regulator in situ)?
Thanks in advance.