Alternator/battery light coming on

[codemonky]

Well a while ago I reported that my alternator/battery light was coming on all the time and unfortunately I had to give in and have it replaced. Turned out to be an oil leak from near the front cam shaft dropping onto the alternator that was screwing it up. Cost £450 to fix. At least it was cheaper than the Merc garage.

 

[television]

Pleased that you are sorted, but that does sound expensive, as there re conditioned alternators on the market

 

[codemonky]

To be honest Malcom I was so happy it wasn't costing over £500. I know the Merc garage would have charged a lot more. never thought of going the re conditioned route. DOH!

 

[television]

To be honest Malcom I was so happy it wasn't costing over £500. I know the Merc garage would have charged a lot more. never thought of going the re conditioned route. DOH!

Yes I agree with you, its fixed and you are back to normal and sorry I overlooked the fact that the leak was fixed as well. so a good price

 

[power-steering]

Yeah I was going to say the same very expensive but them.. if they did sort your leak out, it's not such a bad price if you think it includes the cost of replacement alternator