Battery Indicator

midi · Post by **midi** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:38 pm

Had a search through FTO Help and the best match I could fine appears to be the exact opposite of what I'm dealing with.

The Battery indicator will glow under certain conditions. It's no where near the same brightness as the other indicators, but you can clearly make out that it's on during the day.

For example, while I've got the air conditioner on, and the stereo as well, the indicator will glow while waiting at a red light and sometimes when cruising at 100kph. Turning off the air con will alleviate the issue, but I do see the light occasionally at idle.

If I remember correctly, the battery gauge at 110kph with stereo and aircon showed 14v and was just below 12v when I stopped (to let the missus catch up ^^). That's pretty rough as I wasn't paying much attention at that stage.

Also, it's a new battery but I'm not sure on the make (replaced by the repairer).

Post by **I8A4RE** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:31 pm

I bet you my left testicle its your alternator. Very common fault. theres a guy named dstocks that may have one for you lol.

Post by **I8A4RE** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:34 pm

sh*t that reminds me dwayne you still got that gpx alternator?

I still need one

midi · Post by **midi** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:44 pm

Not lying around, I would of noticed. He's got a couple of boxes wrapped up ready to send. Someone might of beaten you to it

midi · Post by **midi** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:02 pm

I can see a future of me rummaging through his inventory that he has spread across our office on request.

midi · Post by **midi** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:08 pm

Quick question. dstocks helped me figure out my alternator model (MD317515) and searching through yahoo japan there appears to be FTO alternators with different model numbers.

Do I have to go with the original model or is it possible to use another alternator as long as it was built for a FTO?

SchumieFan · Post by **SchumieFan** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:12 pm

the gpx and gr have diff alternators...

"cause of the mivec"

one wont fit the other

midi · Post by **midi** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:16 pm

I better rephrase that... Can I use any 4pin alternator that was built to be used on a FTO?

Post by **Bennoz** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:32 pm

Yep. There were a number of alternators used as you say, they all superceded each other as the years went by during production. Even a 4 pin VR4 alternator will work.

midi · Post by **midi** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:34 pm

Once again Bennoz > dstocks... although I hear that's not hard ^^

Thanks

Post by **dstocks** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:54 pm

I guess ill be taking those wheels back you borrowed for rego now. Interesting seeing you drive home on the discs........

midi · Post by **midi** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:56 pm

Do you want continued intertube access?

Teania · Post by **Teania** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:54 pm

A-Class Automotive at Victoria Ave, Castle Hill have repaired many a FTO alternators if this helps ....and if you are in NSW..... and if you are near Castle Hill.....

lots of and's and if's there......