Can I get your expert diagnosis :)

[Dean]

Roysh.

Drove the car a small distance, parked it, came back and it wouldnt start.
Basically a "clickety-clickety" with a single turnover, and the voltage meter dropping to zero during the key turn.
Right so, battery is dead.
Got a jumpstart from a mate, started.
Ran for five mins, turned off, tried to start again, same thing.
Jumpstarted again.
Drove back to the office (2 mins)
By the time I got there the engine was misfiring and the rev counter was bouncing up and down.
Battery wont charge so I assume the alternator, but would that cause the misfiring?

[Muad_dib77]

Sounds like alternator - if you're running low on electricity the engine wont fire correctly. How did the dash light behave? did they fade out?

[Dean]

Nope, there is still enough power to keep them on, however the headlights are super dim.

[Dean]

Any idea on how much GR alternators are?

I can feel my wallet starting to smoulder.

[Muad_dib77]

Quick way to trest the alternator..

Get the car running - remove the (-) lead from the battery - if the car dies the alternator is gone..

Check the usual suspects..

RiceRocket, Rory and Camskill..
..also there's almost always a few up on eBay at varying prices..(50gbp+)

[Myfeckin FTO]

Any idea on how much GR alternators are?

I can feel my wallet starting to smoulder.

Theres quite a few Auto Electricians around Limerick that could recondition your alternator for you. Shouldn't cost the earth.

[Dean]

Can you recommend one MFFTO? You would probably know them better than I

This is the first trouble I have had with this since I bought it.

Also can someone PM me Rorys number. I had it on PM from CJ but it look like old PM's before 2005 have been cleared.

[Dean]

Quick way to trest the alternator..

Get the car running - remove the (-) lead from the battery - if the car dies the alternator is gone..

Check the usual suspects..

RiceRocket, Rory and Camskill..
..also there's almost always a few up on eBay at varying prices..(50gbp+)

Will try this, gotta wait until the parking space next to me becomes clear though

[mark]

When my alt went, a electric warning light came up on the dash and you should be able to hear a drone coming from the altenator. If that's the problem get a new one, not factory recon as it's a female dog to get out. Run a search here on the forum for part numbers etc, as GS, GR and GPX are all different fittings. Mine was a GR.

[Myfeckin FTO]

Can you recommend one MFFTO? ......

Haven't needed to use an auto electrician but Christy Madden - off Ballysimon road - Monaclinoe Ind Estate - comes well recommended from petrolhead mates that have used him. 061 409860