Early (2003) model.
Broke down on the way to work the other day - dash lit up like a Christmas tree, lost PS, traction control etc etc
Recovery truck ran a voltmeter across the battery with the car running - it got up to 16.5v before we thought better and switched it off.
Had it towed to the garage - they think alternator fault. I'm thinking voltage regulator. Could it be both?
It's at the garage but I'm tempted to drag it home (less than a mile), start with the regulator (as it's much cheaper and less involved) then go from there...thoughts anyone?
(also where is the best place to source these parts? Want to avoid main dealer cost (obviously) and it looks like a bit of a minefield...)
Broke down on the way to work the other day - dash lit up like a Christmas tree, lost PS, traction control etc etc
Recovery truck ran a voltmeter across the battery with the car running - it got up to 16.5v before we thought better and switched it off.
Had it towed to the garage - they think alternator fault. I'm thinking voltage regulator. Could it be both?
It's at the garage but I'm tempted to drag it home (less than a mile), start with the regulator (as it's much cheaper and less involved) then go from there...thoughts anyone?
(also where is the best place to source these parts? Want to avoid main dealer cost (obviously) and it looks like a bit of a minefield...)
Liverpool
