O/T: Any mechanics out there.. advice needed

[Chapper's Own Goal]

Just got in my diesel citreon and altho it started , the alternator light stayed on and most of the electrics dont work,speedo, windowwipers, petrol gauge etc(luckily the headlights still did so i could get home) Im just wondering whether the cold weather has knacked the battery hence the problems. Would a new battery solve the problem or is there anything I can do to 'revive' the existing battery? I know this is very boring but any help/advice would be greatly appreciated .

 

[Easy 10]

Did you try switching it off and on again ?

 

[REDLAND]

Just got in my diesel citreon and altho it started , the alternator light stayed on and most of the electrics dont work,speedo, windowwipers, petrol gauge etc(luckily the headlights still did so i could get home) Im just wondering whether the cold weather has knacked the battery hence the problems. Would a new battery solve the problem or is there anything I can do to 'revive' the existing battery? I know this is very boring but any help/advice would be greatly appreciated .

Cold can kill a battery, get a new one and you'll be fine

 

[franks brother]

fit a new alternator

 

[Chapper's Own Goal]

Cold can kill a battery, get a new one and you'll be fine

Cheers, think that's where i will start. just seems strange some of the electrics are working fine .Usually, with my previous cars once the battery goes, the whole thing is 'kaput'

 

[Twinkle Toes]

Cheers, think that's where i will start. just seems strange some of the electrics are working fine .Usually, with my previous cars once the battery goes, the whole thing is 'kaput'

Sounds like a bad/broken connection to me. Have you checked the fuses??

 

[Lander]

Get a multimeter and find out what voltage coming out of the alternator, and check the acid level of the batteries and get a new battery if all are ok

 

[The Offspring]

Sounds like a Fusebox issue, if the car started fine and the lights were able to come one, then I suspect it isn't a battery issue.

 

[clippedgull]

Just got in my diesel citreon and altho it started , the alternator light stayed on and most of the electrics dont work,speedo, windowwipers, petrol gauge etc(luckily the headlights still did so i could get home) Im just wondering whether the cold weather has knacked the battery hence the problems. Would a new battery solve the problem or is there anything I can do to 'revive' the existing battery? I know this is very boring but any help/advice would be greatly appreciated .

Just join a breakdown recovery service.

Job done!

Saves sodding about in the freezing cold lifting bonnets and getting greasy!

 

[defrocked priest]

There's your problem, you've purchased a French car.

 

[champion7]

Did you try switching it off and on again ?

I swear to God this is your answer to everthing Easy.

 

[Chapper's Own Goal]

There's your problem, you've purchased a French car.

It's French !!Sacre Bleu ! I thought this 'Picasso' car manufacturer was Spanish !!! ...and i was assured it had one careful previous owner.....Mr Avis:thud:

 

[Nottseagull]

Look in the handbook and see if the mal-functioning items are all on the same fuse. If the main headlights are bright, the battery connection should be OK.

 

[BensGrandad]

Stop off at an exhaust/ tyre place and ask them to check it for you with a voltmeter. They will and tell you if it is the battery not holding a charge or the alternator not sending out one. Then buy whichever is required.

 

[Chapper's Own Goal]

A fuse had blown .....RESULT.......Didnt fancy forking out for a new alternator or battery..Thanks for all your wise words..

 

[Stevie Boy]

Stop off at an exhaust/ tyre place and ask them to check it for you with a voltmeter. They will and tell you if it is the battery not holding a charge or the alternator not sending out one. Then buy whichever is required.

i doubt any of them know what a voltmeter is, let alone use one