Battery charging warning light.

[alexbrown64]

My daughters WH diesel had exactly the same symptoms. Red alternator light would stay on for a little while and then go out. Sometimes it would come back on when idling. Finally, on a long drive, it came on and stayed on. That’s when I knew for sure it was kaput.
I would be preparing for the alternator change.
Have the replacement ready, and find a mobile mechanic or workshop that can do it. Have a copy of Chirpz instructions handy.

Cheers,

[Brit30-06]

Originally Posted by Farwest

Battery is cheap compared to Oz...around $500AUD...Stealership prices are Globally on par....lol....ridiculous...have you tried finding a REAL Auto Electrician...one that does rewinds and brush replacements...not just unbolt and bolt on jobs....completely understand that finding craftsmen nowadays is bloody tuff...Clarky is a very smart man and has forgotten more about these things than I'll ever be alive long enough to learn...if he's saying the brushes 'stick' when getting close to being replaced....I'd be searching for Auto lekky to replace the brushes....brushes are a cheap part....NOT Jeep specific....good luck finding an Auto lekky that still has 'talent'

ps:...or just UTUBE Brush replacement on the model of Alternator you have....buy the brushes from an Auto Electrical Wholesaler and fit em yourself...dont be scared....you will only be doing what your paying some-one else to do....UTUBE is your friend

Hi.
You are correct, clarky is very switched on. A good bloke who has helped me many times.

Battery had 12 hours on the ctek smart charger. It is 100% charged now. Battery light still came on after start up.

I do not have the tools or anywhere at home i can really work on the Jeep, plus if i am honest i lack the confidence to attempt it.

Just looked and an 'Exide Master' 100ah and 900cca is £73. Why are batterys so expensive on Oz?

[Brit30-06]

Originally Posted by alexbrown64

My daughters WH diesel had exactly the same symptoms. Red alternator light would stay on for a little while and then go out. Sometimes it would come back on when idling. Finally, on a long drive, it came on and stayed on. That’s when I knew for sure it was kaput.
I would be preparing for the alternator change.
Have the replacement ready, and find a mobile mechanic or workshop that can do it. Have a copy of Chirpz instructions handy.

Cheers,

Hi Alex.
That is reassuring in a way. I could not understand why the warning light was only coming on at start up. I have noticed that the light is taking longer to go out now.

Tried four garages. Two did not want the job and two never got back to me.

[Brit30-06]

Originally Posted by alexbrown64

My daughters WH diesel had exactly the same symptoms. Red alternator light would stay on for a little while and then go out. Sometimes it would come back on when idling. Finally, on a long drive, it came on and stayed on. That’s when I knew for sure it was kaput.
I would be preparing for the alternator change.
Have the replacement ready, and find a mobile mechanic or workshop that can do it. Have a copy of Chirpz instructions handy.

Cheers,

Hi Alex.
I have the Chipz pdf at hand.

What is the sensor that fits in front of the flap in the throttle body? Air flow?

Thanks for the help.

[alexbrown64]

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...re+sensor,5072

Cheers,

[Brit30-06]

Originally Posted by alexbrown64

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...re+sensor,5072

Cheers,

Hi.
Thanks Alex, i appreciate your help and patience.

Is this the alternator you got from rockauto? https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...2412&jsn=10460

I think valeo were the oem supplier.

[alexbrown64]

Hey Brit,
That’s the exact alternator we got for our CRD.
It is the OEM one and is exactly what our original one was.
Fitted perfectly, and we have had no issues.

Cheers,