Hi all, just wanted to share something.

I had a Charge System Fault for the past few days and due to lack of time and pouring rain, I didn't get around to a good look till tonight.

I was worried it was the voltage regulator or entire alternator.

What I did notice is that my cheap cig lighter voltage meter showed 13.6 to 13.7 volts, rather than the 14+ volts normally, so it was charging.

Since it had work done recently and I drove it across a gravel road this weekend (the Forgotten World Highway in Taranaki NZ), I was wondering that it was it was a connector/cable issue.

It turned out to be really simple, there is a little plug on the negative pole clamp that had come loose. So I plugged it in and that was it.

So next time you have a similar issue, check that little plug first !!!! MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!

Hi. I'm having the same issue. Any chance you can upload a picture of the plug you was on about

I had exactly the same issue, and was told I needed a new alternator despite it being only 4 years old. I fiddled with the battery condition monitor connector at the battery, and 3 months on the fault has not returned. Nothing like a free fix! 2011MY 4.4TDV8 Autobiography Baltic Blue
TVR Griffith
Alfa Romeo Mito QV

It appeared last year so had new alternator and battery fitted but still comes up then goes off.