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by ThePatchWorkLady
Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Problems in the alternator/battery loop...
Replies: 13
Views: 11650

Re: Problems in the alternator/battery loop...

Bit of a update: put a new earth strap on the battery as mine was looking well dodgy and she looked and sounded fine, took her to a garage and asked a chap to take a look-said battery charging fine but my alternator belt is looking quite worn (wtf? it's about 3-4 months old) then the bloody thing sn...
by ThePatchWorkLady
Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:09 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Hi, new to Suzukis, New to the Forum..
Replies: 6
Views: 5616

Re: Hi, new to Suzukis, New to the Forum..

Welcome to the forum,you mention that you have all the back fitted out for the odd nights sleeping in the back of the truck,have you added any electrical items in the back to make yourself more comfortable and that could be causing the possible electrical problem that you are having.Of course this ...
by ThePatchWorkLady
Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Problems in the alternator/battery loop...
Replies: 13
Views: 11650

Re: Problems in the alternator/battery loop...

I don't get any dashboard lights until i start the engine, then I get the battery light and all the others briefly. I presume that's normal...
by ThePatchWorkLady
Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Problems in the alternator/battery loop...
Replies: 13
Views: 11650

Re: Problems in the alternator/battery loop...

My (old) garage and the rac chaps both said my alternators were working fine, giving off the correct charge and charging the battery etc, but then hours later my car dies so something is wrong or changing when I'm driving it, loose connection maybe? I did think that if my wiring was that bad then su...
by ThePatchWorkLady
Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:24 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Problems in the alternator/battery loop...
Replies: 13
Views: 11650

Re: Problems in the alternator/battery loop...

Hiya, thanks for your reply, I'm in Gloucestershire, near Cheltenham and cirencester but I was using a garage in Stroud.
by ThePatchWorkLady
Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Problems in the alternator/battery loop...
Replies: 13
Views: 11650

Problems in the alternator/battery loop...

Hi, I'm hoping I can explain all this, I'm no petrol head and have only been driving six months... I've got a 16v 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara Auto. I got a new alternator for christmas as mine was well squeaky and I presume, on its way out. My fella trawled the net and bought me a slightly more powerfu...
by ThePatchWorkLady
Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:14 am
Forum: New members
Topic: Hi, new to Suzukis, New to the Forum..
Replies: 6
Views: 5616

Hi, new to Suzukis, New to the Forum..

Hi, I'm currently trawling the internet looking for help but found this place... I (finally) passed my driving test last year and now can drive my beautiful 03 Grand Vitara which is my 1st and my own personal dream car. I love it, I've not seen any other car Id even consider swapping it for, even mo...