Battery light on!

[renzkuken1]

Ok so i used 2 cans of degreaser on my engine bay and then hosed it off then turned my car on and the battery light stays lit up. I just drove 40 mins with it on and i can see the voltmetre dropping in volts slowly!@ its at 10 and a bit volts atm. What do i do? Will i be able to come to the bonfire ? Do i need a new alternator arghhh perfect time for this sh*t to happen to me

[Chiinkstarrh]

so you hosed your god dam engine bay =='
sounds like a new alternator to me

[mr_andersen]

Did you cover your alternator up when you hosed your engine bay?

If not, it's probably f'ed.

[Chiinkstarrh]

the next thing will to be either re-condition or get another alternator...
and u'll find out its a bit*h on taking it out unlike the others

[phunkydude]

Wut?!
Ben hosed mine naked too; with only the pod filter is covered.

[Bennoz]

lol your alternator can cope with a bit of water.

[renzkuken1]

Yeah, it was a quick hose just to get the degreaser out That's when the battery light came on after that. Is there any chance to get this done before the bonfire if i was to recondition it or get a new one and would anyone have any parts? :/ FML i've been waiting months for the bonfire.

[Bennoz]

Reseat the plug on it & make sure the large positive lead is bolted firmly to the back of it.

[renzkuken1]

Ok, and to get it off how do i go about that? I already tried unplugging the plug in it and putting it back in, is that what you meant?

[renzkuken1]

My best bet trying to find an auto electrician really quick? I need to know where to get a new alternator. the belt works ok and when i disconnect it the battery light comes off if that means anything.

[Kustom]

Fill up your washer fluid

[renzkuken1]

ok i bought an altenator frmo a wreckers for 150 bucks then installed....wow can't believe i did it in a day..

[Bennoz]

Its a sh*t of a job too...

[renzkuken1]

Its a sh*t of a job too...

Oath :/

[renzkuken1]

Can you guys help me tighten the alternator belt? I keep slipping on the bolt it's tight as mary.

[Bennoz]

Which one? The one in the centre of the idler pulley or the adjuster one on top?

[renzkuken1]

idk, the top one in the middle of the alternator belt

[Bennoz]

Which one? The one in the centre of the idler pulley or the adjuster one on top?

The one in the centre of the pulley itself has to be loosened up for the adjuster one to be able to be moved.

[renzkuken1]

i have no idea, you can show me at the bonfire :p

[dstocks]

Yep, we can show you. Question is can we loosen it. Ive had trouble with that one. Cant fit a socket in there and a ring spanner doesnt easily fit either.

cheers

dstocks