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Thanks for the circuit diagram. Very useful. I get very suspicious when there are 2 new electrical faults and the garage is not associating them. It seems that the engine has to be revved above 1000 for the battery warning light to go out. Investigation by the garage has shown that there is a...

I'm also a bit surprised that the bulb doesn't at least glow a little with 4V across it. SJE

Thanks. I don't have a wiring diagram. Do you know if the 12V supply goes through many connectors on the way to the lamp, and if so, any idea where they are? SJE

This is a follow up to my thread regarding an alternator problem. I have a flashing battery lamp which gets brighter with more revs. I also have a rear roof light which has blown. After a lot of expence, the garage has deduced that the alternator needs replacing (plus belt) and the light problem...

Cheers. Just called the dealer and they are going to change the belt Thursday morning. They reckon that it's about a 15 minute job, with most of the time spent ensuring that there is no crud on the pulleys. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks SJ

Yes, the belt is squealing, not very loud, but noticeable. Dealer quoted just over £300 to change the alternator. £200 for the part, £100 labour (1 hour). I had the alternator checked at a local tyre place and their test kit said it was OK. My initial thought was that maybe some greasy manure...

Having just booked my 1998 Defender 90 into a main dealer to sort out an electrical problem, a mate suggested that I join Landyzone to see if anyone could help (and save me lots of cash!). With the engine ticking over, the battery warning lamp is just on. With more revs, the lamp gets brighter...