Thanks mate...... hopefully... it's done my nut in that much I have lost any self belief lol... on a positive note at least I can strip alternator off and back on in under 2 hours seen as I've done it 3 times hahaha.... unlike the 3hrs plus it took me to get it off and another 3 hours to put...

Just had a reply from alt specialist or not so specialist.... fault with regulator intermittently trying to charge .... was also taking the battery light off his bench worktop setup too then packed in completely whilst he was testing it lol...... new regulator fitted and retested at correct...

To the other thread which I posted which has now been closed for reply...... I was unaware that I should have posted it on this original post to avoid confusion/repetition..... it was a completely different question but still regarding the alternator so maybe I should have included it on this...

thanks for the reply bud

morning folks just wondered if anyone knew what sort of volt reading I should be getting out of the 3 pin cable that plugs to the back of the alternator... Discovery TD5 1999.... I have another thread where ive posted about alternator issues .... basically I've changed the alternator due to lack...

sorry it's late been a busy body lol... testing this testing that ..... I've tested straight from the nut that fastens the power cable to the alternator and bridged to the casing still showing 12.4 when running..... also took the alt back off and tested the 3 pin plug that clicks into the back...

Thanks folks sorry for the late reply I've tested everything to the end of my knowledge lol the old alt went in as exchange and he showed me inside the cover at the back the brushes were none existent and the copper ring I think it was or whatever it was .. was down to the plastic... that's why...

Hi people .....I'm absolutely at my wits end with my wife's disco TD5 .....it broke down the other day turns out the batt was dead as a dodo ... managed to drag it home with the help of a landy mate....charged the battery up on a slow 24hr charge.... put batt back on and tested with voltmeter...

Thanks for that buddy.... do I get to the cables from underneath?? I can't even see the terminals or any wires from the top inside the engine bay lol

Cheers mate

Any idea what kinda job it is buddy? I've looked on the rave manual and it doesn't look too bad but it's pretty tucked out the way...... I've had the starter motor off before to refurb and replaced the waterpump last month so got some basic mechanical skills lol

Yes mate that's the one.... managed to drop on a decent unit on eBay with 56k on for £100 so not too bad

Hi all been experiencing difficulties with what I think is the rectifier on the alternator...... we broke down the other day it started trying to cut out all lights flickering on dash went to startup again... nothing... managed to tow it home using a mates landy.... since done some tests on the...

This happened to mine at less than 100k on clock .... I have a thread on here from last year luckily I noticed the light and didn't do any major damage... although when repaired the turbo went not long after.... 1 year on still going strong at 110k

Thanks bud .... yeah the wheel bearing had collapsed as in the photo which I'm assuming was the reason why they came on.... loud grating noise followed not long after by the 3 lights.....checked the bearings first and found this so replaced both sides .... hopefully now get it plugged in...