Ignition light not coming on and battery not charging

[dilo]

Hi, I have a '91 mini mayfair and the ignition light does not come on when the key is turned but comes on the odd time.
The battery does not charge at all also


Any ideas?


Thanks in advance



Dylan

[The Marcos Graveyard]

Is there propper tension on the fan belt ? Is the altinator plug loose ? Ckeck the voltage at the battery with the ignition off, then check it with the engine running, you should get a higher voltage, if not the altinator is duff and needs a rebuild.

[Mini]

dilo,

99.9% sure that your alternator is bushed. If your car is a '91 then its running a Lucas ACR alternator. In reality they are not worth repairing, you can buy a brand new unit for around €60.

[dilo]

Hi, Mini


Yeah, I am pretty sure that thats the problem, Do you know where I can get that alternator for 60 Euros? Thanks

[Mini]

Any decent autoelec will have them in stock at or around that price (+VAT) if you're having trouble locating one give me a ph no. or e-mail that I can contact you at & I'll sort you out.

[chrisbonnie]

Myles Balfe would be your man

he used to be beside the red cow, i think he on constitution hill now in the north inner city