[Mk2] [Turbo] dash lights and battery not charging

[toymr2]

Hopefully someone can help me with this problem.I have rev 3 turbo which has been running perfectly until yesterday. The car started without problem,then I noticed the warning lights shown in the photos were on and after a short run the battery went flat.

I swapped over the battery from the auto,and the lights stayed on,so I guess the problem is not the battery.I have checked all the connections and fuses to no avail.

Any ideas guys.

[alanmr2turbo]

i'm sure these lights means the alternator is goosed or the belt is knackered

[toymr2]

i'm sure these lights means the alternator is goosed or the belt is knackered

The belts fine as are all the fuses.

[alanmr2turbo]

Way to test if your not charging is to connect voltmeter up to the battery and see if your getting around 13.6 - 14 volts when car is running. If your getting reading below this i would say then you either have a broken wire in the charging system or the alternator is gone.

If it is the alternator get a reconditioned one as they are a pain in ass to fit.

[Navz]

sounds like alternator to me chap...

[dazzz]

+1 for the alternator.

Afternoons work, if you don't have a standard exaust system.

[toymr2]

Ok replaced the alternator today,easy enough job once the exhaust was removed.Also replaced all the droplinks ,refurbed all 4 calipers,fitted Hel brake lines and installed red stuff brake pads - not a bad days work