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 Post subject: Alternator
PostPosted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:30 pm 
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I've moved this query into the appropriate forum. Regards, GT4DC Admin

Hi there I am new to this I just joined there I was wondering if u can help me my battary and cat temp warning lights are on and I have put a new alternator on and new battery and new fuse but it's still coming on after a few mins it's a gt4 st205

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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:12 pm 
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Have you checked for error codes? There's a guide on the web section of the GT4DC here: http://www.gt4dc.co.uk/info/howto/ecu/e ... _codes.htm

Check all the fuses are intact and maybe alternator output with a multimeter to ensure it's working OK.

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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:52 pm 
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Hi there thanks for the reply yeh I have checked for error codes it coming up 54 I have checked all the fuses got a new fuse from toyota the 100 amp alternator 1 but still lights are coming on


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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:53 pm 
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Does the car run ok otherwise ?
Is it sluggish turning over on the starter ?

First thoughts are one of the Earths dodgy, either engine to battery or battery to body - or the eyelet connection on the back of the alternator is prone to getting hot & corroded and then makes a poor connection.

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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:25 pm 
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Hi mate the car starts fine I have checked the earth from battery to body looks ok took it off and gave it a clean I will check the others 2 in the morning and let u know thanks for getting back to me


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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 10:20 pm 
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Error 54 is charge cooler fluids low , so check the coolant level of the charge cooler which is on top of the engine with a radiator type cap with wires fitted on the right rear side looking from the front

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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 10:37 pm 
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It's quite common for the charge cooler level sensor to throw an Error 54 in cold weather as the fluid contracts. Easily fixed by topping up.

Also, you need to pull the EFI fuse to clear the fault code otherwise the light will still come on.

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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 12:16 am 
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Hi there is that message fro me I am new to this if it is I have tested the codes and 54 is coming up I have new bit coming would that stop it chargin my battery cheers


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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:49 am 
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The code 54 has nothing to do with the alternator issue. Unless the engine light is flickering on while driving it's probably a stored code and will clear with a reset.

Next check for the alternator is to use a multimeter with the engine running and measure voltage between alternator output terminal and alternator body and then voltage across battery.

Where are you based by the way ?

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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 12:04 pm 
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Ok I will go and get 1 2day and give it a check.

I am based in dundee mate.



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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 10:41 am 
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Hi there thanks for the help got another alternator and now car is running fine except the break pedal keeps throwing back at me when breaking any ideas any 1 please and thanks again


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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:51 am 
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Sounds like the discs might be warped? Worth checking the static runout if you have a dial gauge.

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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:27 pm 
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Thank you is there any chance it can be sticky pistons on callipers the car has been off road for about 4 to 5 year cheers


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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:41 pm 
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Hi yeh it was warped discs thanks for the help have another little problem when I go fast it's some times hard to get in to 2 and 3 gear got new cluch done in 2008 and it went off road in 2009 do u think I need another new cluch or could it be the fluid any 1 help please cheers


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 Post subject: Re: Alternator
PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:57 pm 
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Check the clutch bite point, if it starts biting low to the carpet, that would explain it?

Might need a little adjustment?

Just had the problem with one of mine :-(

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