MadManMike Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 So I got a new battery today, fitted it, cleared my engine codes and all is well. Apart from the red battery light is permanently on. Any ideas? It doesn't throw up any fault codes, it just stays on. I drove about ten miles with no issues, but obviously I don't want to carry on driving it with that light on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 That's the alternator not working usually. Start the car and test the voltage across the battery. Should be about 1.5-2v higher than when the car isn't running. Would explain why the previous battery died too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 or a dodgy sensing wire from the alternator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'm not sure the previous battery did die, I changed it as a precaution. The old one had the same symptoms as this one. I've been told it could be one of the fuses on top (Yes, I know, I should have checked...) or it could be: "There is usually a broken wire running up the loom just behind the battery and under the air box it think it's a red wire, it goes front the multi plug from the back of the alternator and all the way to dash" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Mike, is this on your leon? I recently had to replace my alternator clutch pulley on mine.If its broken then the alternator won't spin correctly/at all and hence won't charge the battery. Could be worth checking? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTtvn6LTi04&list=FLk1mrB145nV-UNK1h-rBr7Q&index=23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Need some suspension advice from people who know about spring rates. I'm currently running linear 1:1 ratio 7kgf front and 5kgf rear springs. The setup is perfect for uneven tarmac, here's how the suspension works on bumps. The ride is quite harsh on normal roads so while it might look soft on video, it's because of 1G+ cornering forces. Need to find spring rates which will make the car bearable for driving on fields and unpaved roads, so probably similar to spring rates used on a completely stock 3 series. The problem is that stock cars have progressive springs front and rear and I'd also have to work out the suspension leverage on the rear axle since my rear setup differs from the factory one. Can this be worked out by obtaining the desired wheel frequency for such applications or is wheel frequency not what I should be looking at? I have absolutely no idea whether I should be looking at 10% softer springs or 40% softer springs. Obviously the car will be raised by a good 5-8cm. edit: found some strange info. 7kgf = approx. 400lb/in. Eibach Pro Kit springs are 148lb/in. Want the car to be softer than on the Eibach springs, so need to reduce the spring rate 3 (!!!) times? Edited August 22, 2014 by Greetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Got a new job so really need a set of wheels for a month or so, mx5 hunting ahoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Finally got my car back after two and a half weeks at the garage, only cost £1,508. Could have bought and insured an MX5 for that... :'( Edited August 22, 2014 by AndrewEH1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Too much talk of mx5 in here at the minute, it's getting a bit bent... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Too much talk of mx5 in here at the minute, it's getting a bit bent... I was literally just about to say that, didn't realise so many TFers were of the homosexual variety. Hey gays (A) (A) (A) (A) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Hey Clio gay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 At least my car looks manl..... oh okay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King C Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 They are a hairdressers car: Me and a mates car on a Charity Rally 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dann2707 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Oh dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 wow http://youtu.be/euI3v2jpTlI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlly21 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) URL=http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/anderooney/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140614_165036_zpsfac96869.jpg.html] Got this as my first car back on march. 57 plate fiesta zetec s 1.6 its totaly standerd at the minute but thinking of exhaust smooth wipers colour code door bumps perhaps side skirt sticker if I colour code what do you guys think Edited August 22, 2014 by Rowlly21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'd have an mx5 any day, but not every day. Then again, I generally drive fast-ish piles of rust, so what do I know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I cut my own hair, maybe that says something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I want a T4 again. The potential for the impulse/regret ratio to be blown out of proportion is pretty high... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Going to look at a new project this weekend all being well, looking forward to it a lot! Not crazy about the idea of selling the Passat but needs must.. Didn't buy, need to find one that's not utter bullshit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamWood! Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Just spent £160 on cleaning products. Waits for Jardos approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 And what did you buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamWood! Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 And what did you buy? A kestrel Das 6, chemical guys polishing and finishing pads, Mr Pink shampoo, chemical guys V range of compounds and polishes and chemical guys Jetseal 109. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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