Flickering/flashing charge/ignition light

[mbird]

You could try a call to Brian Wards at Brundall? They are not particularly cheap, but definatley know their onions and I have always found them very helpful indeed.

[C.Ricko]

I think the problem here is that the alternator is in good working order and it is common for this type to have the warning light flicker when the batteries are fully charged, (if you turn the telly on it would probably go out)

Because of the numerous ancillary components to the charging system and 'non standard' buzzer/flasher our electrician was cautious to touch an ageing system for fear that subsequent problems may occur.

the rough cost of £500 to £1000 was on the cautious side but to be fair the cost would not finish at a £60 - £130 alternator, a diode splitter would be the best part of £100 plus fabrication of a new alternator bracket a fair bit of rewiring and a bit of work to the dash including possibly a new gauge.

we prefer to bill for less than the estimate instead of 'over egging' a quote. In this instance we did not know wether a twin alternator system would have been required or any other details, if you had an idea of what you wanted or wanted help in specifying we would have more of an idea of cost, we would rather you did that than us spend your money for you.

Still, no harm done, I am sorry you feel we wasted your time.

[Soundings]

I think the problem here is that the alternator is in good working order and it is common for this type to have the warning light flicker when the batteries are fully charged, (if you turn the telly on it would probably go out)

Because of the numerous ancillary components to the charging system and 'non standard' buzzer/flasher our electrician was cautious to touch an ageing system for fear that subsequent problems may occur.

the rough cost of £500 to £1000 was on the cautious side but to be fair the cost would not finish at a £60 - £130 alternator, a diode splitter would be the best part of £100 plus fabrication of a new alternator bracket a fair bit of rewiring and a bit of work to the dash including possibly a new gauge.

we prefer to bill for less than the estimate instead of 'over egging' a quote. In this instance we did not know wether a twin alternator system would have been required or any other details, if you had an idea of what you wanted or wanted help in specifying we would have more of an idea of cost, we would rather you did that than us spend your money for you.

Still, no harm done, I am sorry you feel we wasted your time.

Clive, it was more than that and this forum is not the ple to discuss it, I will pm you. I can't speak highly enough of Chris though.

[Soundings]

Clive, it was more than that and this forum is not the ple to discuss it, I will pm you. I can't speak highly enough of Chris though.

I should have said, that I did actually ask what the cost would be to replace the alternator with a modern version of the same. As there is only one alternator I could hardly have been talking about two.