My 1999 1.4 lx 206 petrol has now started showing the battery light. Most of the time it gets dimmer the more revs I put on.
The last time this happened I tightened the battery terminals. This time it is not helping.
Any ideas plz
Hob
Battery lights comes on but fades with revs
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Hobittual
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GrandadMonkey
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Re: Battery lights comes on but fades with revs
How many miles has the car done? 100,000 or more and my money would be on the alternator.
You could try replacing just the alternator brushes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaJm5MYp2fQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFIxan8Dq00
but personally I would get an exchange alternator and fit it. Make sure you make a note of the run of the alternator belt before you start. A quick photo taken before you start dismantling, to refer to, can help. If the belt looks worn or hasn't been replaced then it is a good idea to fit a new one on reassembly.
You could try replacing just the alternator brushes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaJm5MYp2fQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFIxan8Dq00
but personally I would get an exchange alternator and fit it. Make sure you make a note of the run of the alternator belt before you start. A quick photo taken before you start dismantling, to refer to, can help. If the belt looks worn or hasn't been replaced then it is a good idea to fit a new one on reassembly.
Ron
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
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(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)