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I had the same problem and then my alternator went out. Replaced alternator and haven't had the problem since. Check your belts.
alternator needs to be replaced. battery also might be a problem due to the alternator not charging it
I had this problem on my disco 1. Turned out to be the alternator, which was replaced and the problem was fixed.
"was having charging system problem so alternator was replaced now car keeps flooding and won`t fire.
i have an 87 topaz where the alternator goes bad also. have replaced it twice. it is just a common problem in the topaz's
New Alternator BUT Warning Light Still Stays OnMaybe there was nothing wrong with the alternator you replaced, and the problem is somewhere else in the charging system!Although possible, it is highly unlikely that a new alternator would be defective.
There is no problem...the problem was the alternator. You have fixed the problem.
Idle air control? Fuel pump? Coil?
Had same problem with mine. Also abs,tcs and e-brake light would come on when speedometer stopped working. Turned out alternator was putting out 16v. Replaced alternator and battery. Solved problem. Replaced both speed sensors first did not help. Good luck
I had that problem and the hazard light switch was bad so when it was replaced the horn worked just fine.
do you mean the aluminum bracket holding the alternator broke at the bolt holes? do you know that there should be a steel bracket BEHIND the alternator also? when engine usually replaced, sometimes this steel bracket is not replaced and instead a shorter bolt is used to fasten alternator (3 bolts) to aluminum bracket. there should be a longer bolt which goes from the front of the alternator on the left side, thru the alternator and thru that steel bracket and into part of engine?? this part not clearly understood as explained to me by mechanic husband. he had the same problem and corrected when bracket kit purchased from local Chevy dealer; about $197 in Hawaii. hope this bit helps...
I have just came up on this same problem with my 2000 Kia. Turns out it was the Ignition switch. $160.00 to have it replaced.