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Discussion in '348/355' started by XXXL, Feb 1, 2008.

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  1. XXXL

    XXXL Rookie

    Feb 23, 2007
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    Weng
    #1 XXXL, Feb 1, 2008
    Out one evening, and drove home - in the less than comforting glow of a battery light. Is it battery - probably not, I changed that in December. Is it the alternator? Really hope not, does anyone know how to inspect this?
     
  2. bowbells

    bowbells Formula Junior

    Jan 14, 2008
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    Arthur Dent
    #2 bowbells, Feb 1, 2008
    Any automotive garage will have a tester to hook up, checks the output voltage and current. Lots of threads on 355 charging issues, sometimes simple, sometimes not. Do you know of a reputable import garage near you?

    B.
     
  3. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 10, 2005
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    #3 PAP 348, Feb 1, 2008


    +2. :):)
     
  4. Vegas-Guy

    Vegas-Guy Formula 3

    Nov 25, 2007
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    Reg
    #4 Vegas-Guy, Feb 1, 2008
    I had my light come on everytime the rpm hit 4250. Turned out my alternator needed to be rebuilt. I think it was $300.00 for the rebuild no problem since...:D
     
  5. XXXL

    XXXL Rookie

    Feb 23, 2007
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    Weng
    #5 XXXL, Feb 2, 2008
    Thanks, I checked the output with with a voltage meter this morning. All OK
    Next, off came the right wheel and checked the battery and connections.
    Put it all together.

    No warning lights - So assume all is fine for the moment
     
  6. 348SStb

    348SStb F1 Rookie
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    Apr 9, 2004
    2,991
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    Dave
    #6 348SStb, Feb 2, 2008
    Don't assume. Last time I ignored my flickering battery light, soon thereafter my car stopped on the main road because the alternator crapped out. The car died.

    Have the alternator load tested and checked. ASAP
     

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