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slight problem

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slight problem

Post by matthewK »

the other night i was charging my battry and a couple of hours later i try to start the GQ and forgot the charger was still connected, aloth the nissan started things are gonne funny now

like when startedmy battry light and brake light is slightly on like really dim but when you put your foot on the gass a bit the lights go out
and i find my and my volts meter on the dash jumps to 16volts


is it possible iv fucked my alternator seen as i use the battery from the 60 seires and the same thing happens.
or what else have i stuffed
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Post by DR Frankenstine »

Sounds like you have popped a diode or two in the alternator
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Post by matthewK »

so this means a new alternator? or can it be fixed?
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Post by midi73 »

It can be fixed.
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Post by toughnut »

It's a pretty common problem, especially when people don't jump start vehicles properly. It won't cost you anything to get a quote from an auto lecky. ;)
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