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Banana engine wasn't starting now no alternator

Postby BUMBACLART » Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:58 am

Non turbo banana engine. I changed the ignition barrel for a switch and push button as I brought it without keys.

A few days ago the push button stopped working altogether, no starter action. All wires looked sound and I managed to get it started with a by rewiring the push button direct from the battery to the relay terminal on the starter. I now get two lights on the dash, battery and temperature ( these also used to light up when I go through puddles) and it is no longer charging the battery.

Any help appreciated!
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Re: Banana engine wasn't starting now no alternator

Postby BUMBACLART » Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:24 am

Anyone?
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Re: Banana engine wasn't starting now no alternator

Postby MinorMatt » Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:22 am

There is no temperature light?

If the ignition isn't on properly it won't be charging
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Re: Banana engine wasn't starting now no alternator

Postby BUMBACLART » Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:44 am

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Re: Banana engine wasn't starting now no alternator

Postby MinorMatt » Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:55 am

Image not loading... but that's an issue at my end
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Re: Banana engine wasn't starting now no alternator

Postby Altransit » Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:16 am

This any better Matt :?:

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Re: Banana engine wasn't starting now no alternator

Postby MinorMatt » Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:58 am

That's not a transit...
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Re: Banana engine wasn't starting now no alternator

Postby BUMBACLART » Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:40 pm

MinorMatt wrote:That's not a transit...


You're right, it's an LDV but I've been reading here for years. There's no better place for info on the banana. Cheers
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Re: Banana engine wasn't starting now no alternator

Postby MinorMatt » Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:25 am

The LDV wiring will be similar but different... but there is no temperature warning provision on the 2.5Di - so not sure what what means on the LDV? Low water level maybe?
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