I have this small problem where the alternator light comes on in a morning for about a mile then goes out, the charge meter then goes up to 14 and is fine the rest of the day usually, I know this maybe oil in the alternator getting on brushes (300tdi), but the problem I require info on is sometimes on a morning the starter motor just clicks, I rock it in gear it will start, are the two connected in some way? does the alternator have some bearing on the starter motor.:scratching_chin:

Cheers in advance guys

Steve

The alternators output charges the battery via the +ve stud on the starter motor.

You could disconnect the battery leads from the battery then remove the wires from the starter motor and clean em up for a good connection. Might be worth checking and cleaning up your earth leads too.

Thanks Daz will give them a clean up tomoz.

Ta!

Let us know how you get on............. remember to disconnect the battery leads from the battery first so you don't have a LIVE spanner hitting the chassis