hi ,i have a 2001 disco 2 td5 been having trouble with the battery light coming on , its not all the time but when it does it drains the battery and stops the car within a mile . i got it home after a jump start the alternater looks oily so sprayed wd40 on it and gave it a tap with a piece of wood was fine for a week now its started again any idea where the oils leaking from its so hard to see and do you think a new alternater is needed any help please regards arv
brian47
Well-Known Member
Definitely sounds like a new or reconditioned alternator is called for. The oil is probably coming from the vacuum pump which is built in and does have a small oil feed to it. Having to give the alternator a clout every now and then certainly sounds like a worn and sticky brush.
discool
Well-Known Member
As previously suggested it seems u have an iffy alternator, what I was saying is the 'battery light' being on won't drain your battery as you stated.
So test and if a fault is found (not charging) then replace the alternator or have it refurbished, if you can do with out using your vehicle for a week, that's if 'refurb' is still possible now days
You don't have a disasters in the scheme of things other than there's a small cost involved as always.
So test and if a fault is found (not charging) then replace the alternator or have it refurbished, if you can do with out using your vehicle for a week, that's if 'refurb' is still possible now days
You don't have a disasters in the scheme of things other than there's a small cost involved as always.
