One of the benefits of a GRP bodyshell!
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From: "Steve Kodz" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Exciter Diode
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
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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
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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
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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
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