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 Misfire help. |
Simusmaximus
 18th Sep 2013 6:45pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 27 · Views: 18967 · Subject: Misfire help. |
Hi vnitos,
My problem has not occurred since. Some of the guys on here suggested it might be the fuel pump in the tank, due to a common problem with them when the fuel level gets to a quarter tank a ... |
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Simusmaximus
16th Sep 2013 6:59pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
| Cheers Rob, that really fills me with confidence!. I hope mine lasts a bit longer than 4 bloody weeks!. |
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Simusmaximus
16th Sep 2013 6:53pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
Sadly, it's a copy, not a Bosch but for the money and not being 100% at the time that it was the alternator, I decided to give it a go.
Now I know it was infact at fault, I will just see how long it ... |
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Simusmaximus
14th Sep 2013 10:52am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
Thanks gents.
To be honest, the first time I changed it was a bit scary, but second time it was quite straight forward because I knew exactly the procedure to do it.
Just a side note for others ... |
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Simusmaximus
13th Sep 2013 5:38pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
Quick update guys.
The second new alternator arrived today, which I fitted with everything except wiring crossed and bingo!.
No more battery light, no more error messages, brilliant.
So the f ... |
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Simusmaximus
12th Sep 2013 2:45pm
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Simusmaximus
12th Sep 2013 12:22pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
I hope not Stan as this is getting worrying to say the least.
Could I be unlucky in it being a dud new alternator?.
The company I bought it from have agreed to send me out a replacement, which i ... |
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Simusmaximus
12th Sep 2013 11:40am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
| Will I have damaged the battery now?. |
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Simusmaximus
12th Sep 2013 11:32am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
| Hi Stan, I did do the left right reset with the steering wheel. I went straight around to the battery And I could smell a strong sulphur like smell, rotten eggs to be precise. This is with a new alt ... |
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Simusmaximus
12th Sep 2013 11:07am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
Well I just went and bought a new battery and the problem is still there!. Looks like the new alternator I put on is flumped!.
Anything else it might be other than that?. |
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Simusmaximus
12th Sep 2013 8:45am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
What would an overcharging alternator do to a battery?.
Would there be any immediate signs like smell or vigorous fizzing activity?. |
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Simusmaximus
12th Sep 2013 7:47am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
Morning paneldamage, I left mine unlocked.
I just went out to it, opened the door and no courtesy lights came on, not even when I pressed the button. I tried to start it but nothing, battery total ... |
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Simusmaximus
12th Sep 2013 7:41am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
| Cheers nicedayforit, I am trying to stay optimistic about this. I don't know how old the battery is either, so the latest round of trauma may well have damaged it beyond use. |
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Simusmaximus
12th Sep 2013 7:37am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
| That is true Stan, though my patience is seriously being tested, at least my fingers aren't cold. |
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Simusmaximus
12th Sep 2013 7:33am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 15692 · Subject: Help re. Alternator |
| Oh boy, she's falling apart I think Stan!. |
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