Spare Engine connectors near alternator

[mister2mk1]

Okay - apologies that this has now re-surfaced but I am still experiencing the 2 dash lights (Battery and Engine fan - both RED)

To summarise to date I have done the following:

Replaced Battery
Replaced with Brand new Alternator (after trying several second hand units)
Replaced the Ambients air temp sensor
Confirmed that Engine bay fan works by bridging
No ECU error codes
Checked all 3 pins on alternator clip and get the above suggested voltage.
Checked Charge fuse
Ran wire as suggested by Jimi (above) from back of alt plug to charge fuse....

Non of the above has fixed and other than taking to an auto electrician I believe I have exhausted all options........

Can anyone offer any final possible solutions??

One thought from me - Can the earthing strap that is part of the engine loom that bolts to the inlet manifold have a bearing here???

Regards and thanks to all who have helped

Steve

[T.F.S.]

One thought from me - Can the earthing strap that is part of the engine loom that bolts to the inlet manifold have a bearing here???


yep!

[vashy]

Check the 10A ENGINE fuse, next to the charge fuse.

[mister2mk1]

Checked engine fuse all okay -

I have removed the 2 10mm bolts that hold the loom under the injector rail - cleaned the bolts and connectors and surface on inlet manifold....

Still no joy!!!

[cartledge_uk]

Checked engine fuse all okay -

I have removed the 2 10mm bolts that hold the loom under the injector rail - cleaned the bolts and connectors and surface on inlet manifold....

Still no joy!!!

Check the main earth to the gearbox and all other earths!

[mister2mk1]

I have checked the gearbox earth - can you tell me the locations of other earths?

cheers

[cartledge_uk]

Is anyone local to you that will let you swap over your engine loom with theirs just to test it?

You may have a break in the wire somewhere.

[phipck]

some good diagnostic information here

[vashy]

Check continuity between alternator charge terminal and battery positive connector.

...If you haven't already,

and keep that top of p4 list updated with all your tests, we'll get it sussed

[mister2mk1]

Are there any earths behind the dash?

[vashy]

No, according to my wiring diagram.

The alternator itself should be grounded!

Check continuity between alternator casing and battery negative.

[cartledge_uk]

Are there any earths behind the dash?

IIRC yes, but very small minor ones from the loom to the cross beam

[mister2mk1]

Okay - apologies that this has now re-surfaced but I am still experiencing the 2 dash lights (Battery and Engine fan - both RED)

To summarise to date I have done the following:

Replaced Battery
Replaced with Brand new Alternator (after trying several second hand units)
Replaced the Ambients air temp sensor
Confirmed that Engine bay fan works by bridging
No ECU error codes
Checked all 3 pins on alternator clip and get the above suggested voltage.
Checked Charge fuse
Ran wire as suggested by Jimi (above) from back of alt plug to charge fuse....
Checked Engine Fuse
Checked voltage between alt and battery neg = 12.46v
removed dash re-seated all connectors - checked for earths couldnt see any.
Cleaned main gearbox earth....

Non of the above has fixed and other than taking to an auto electrician I believe I have exhausted all options........

Can anyone offer any final possible solutions??

One thought from me - Can the earthing strap that is part of the engine loom that bolts to the inlet manifold have a bearing here???

Regards and thanks to all who have helped

Steve

Update to checked items...... Still lights on....

[LimeyMk1]

Not a fault on the dash is it? Seems like you've checked everything else that's to be checked.

[mister2mk1]

Okay - apologies that this has now re-surfaced but I am still experiencing the 2 dash lights (Battery and Engine fan - both RED)

To summarise to date I have done the following:

Replaced Battery
Replaced with Brand new Alternator (after trying several second hand units)
Replaced the Ambients air temp sensor
Confirmed that Engine bay fan works by bridging
No ECU error codes
Checked all 3 pins on alternator clip and get the above suggested voltage.
Checked Charge fuse
Ran wire as suggested by Jimi (above) from back of alt plug to charge fuse....
Tried another main engine relay
Tried another cooling fan relay

Non of the above has fixed and other than taking to an auto electrician I believe I have exhausted all options........

Can anyone offer any final possible solutions??

One thought from me - Can the earthing strap that is part of the engine loom that bolts to the inlet manifold have a bearing here???

Regards and thanks to all who have helped

Steve

ANOTHER update!

The only thing I havent tried is another dash cluster and engine loom....

[mister2mk1]

Okay - apologies that this has now re-surfaced but I am still experiencing the 2 dash lights (Battery and Engine fan - both RED)

To summarise to date I have done the following:

Replaced Battery
Replaced with Brand new Alternator (after trying several second hand units)
Replaced the Ambients air temp sensor
Confirmed that Engine bay fan works by bridging
No ECU error codes
Checked all 3 pins on alternator clip and get the above suggested voltage.
Checked Charge fuse
Ran wire as suggested by Jimi (above) from back of alt plug to charge fuse....
Checked Engine Fuse
Checked voltage between alt and battery neg = 12.46v
removed dash re-seated all connectors - checked for earths couldnt see any.
Cleaned main gearbox earth....
Tried another main engine relay
Tried another cooling fan relay



Non of the above has fixed and other than taking to an auto electrician I believe I have exhausted all options........

Can anyone offer any final possible solutions??

One thought from me - Can the earthing strap that is part of the engine loom that bolts to the inlet manifold have a bearing here???

Regards and thanks to all who have helped

Steve

Update to checked items...... Still lights on....

[vashy]

Checked voltage between alt and battery neg = 12.46v

Was this with engine on or engine off? Steve, do you have a multimeter that can measure continuity/ohms?

[mister2mk1]

With engine off -

Yes I do have a multi meter - not the best with it though!

[cartledge_uk]

With engine off -

Yes I do have a multi meter - not the best with it though!

Have you checked the continuity of the alternator wires to their respective terminal points to see if the wire somewhere has been snagged.

[vashy]

With engine off -

Yes I do have a multi meter - not the best with it though!

Can you post a pic of your multimeter?