OK- this time it was may fault. I have replaced the cable between the alternator and starter motor, to upgrade it. I didn't crimp one of the joints well enough and it failed.
I've no idea how that cable didn't short to earth and cause some damage! Regards, Steve -- www.h4-turbo.co.uk www.quantumowners.co.uk www.quantumcars.eu www.quantumheritage.co.uk On Friday 01 Mar 2013, Jim Hearne wrote: > It probably is just a combination of fatigue due to vibration and > corrosion. I'd just join the wires together and then put the new diode > in series with the blue wire on the instrument cluster. > The wires doesn't go anywhere else. > > Jim > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Steve Kodz > Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 10:38 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode > > Thanks Jim. > > The original stopped working, I think due to corrosion. I replaced that > with a standard diode, can't remember the specifics, but that broke the > wire where it enters the body, despite adding strength to the package > wrapped in self amalgamation tape. That lasted about a year. > > The latest failure has lasted a couple of journeys, but I haven't taken > it off the car to test - it may be a dead alternator though. > > Will have to spend time over the weekend taking a good look. > > Regards, > Steve > -- > www.h4-turbo.co.uk > www.quantumowners.co.uk > www.quantumcars.eu > www.quantumheritage.co.uk > > On Friday 01 Mar 2013, Jim Hearne wrote: > > Hi Steve, > > There's nothing special about that diode, it only stops the current > > flowing in reverse through the alternator warning light. > > I just use 1N4001 diode but put them in series with the blue alternator > > warning light wiring inside the car on the back of the instrument > > cluster. Ford put them down next to the alternator. > > > > When they fail what do they do ? > > > > Jim > > > > On 28/02/2013 22:30, Steve Kodz wrote: > > > After getting another flat battery on my Saloon, I really need to > > > replace the exciter diode that plug into the wiring from the > > > alternator with the proper diode. The original one fell apart and > > > was replaced with the best option I could find in Maplin, but this > > > has failed twice. > > > > > > Can anyone help me locate one as per the attached photo, or suggest a > > > suitable replacement? > > > > > > It's cold in the Xtreme at this time of year! > > > > > > Regards, > > > Steve > > > -- > > > www.h4-turbo.co.uk > > > www.quantumowners.co.uk > > > www.quantumcars.eu > > > www.quantumheritage.co.uk > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- > > > No virus found in this message. > > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > > Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6138 - Release Date: > > > 02/28/13 > > > > ----- > > No virus found in this message. > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6138 - Release Date: > > 02/28/13 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
