I have BX17 DTR with 131,000 miles. I trhink I am still running on the original alternator. How long should this last. I know this is like asking length of a piece of string, but any indications out there. What are the early signs of alternator starting to give up life ?
I read somewhere - or least I thought I did, that a flickering speedo can be a sign. Mine flickers below 30mph, and becomes steadier above that though not completely steady.
Any advice
Alternator Life
Moderator: RichardW
David the flicking speedo is a common BX fault that is caused by the plastic gear inside the gearbox that the speedo cable is conected too. These fail from time to time and are a pain as a lot of work must be done on the gearbox to fit a new one.
As for the alternaitor if you have an alarm fitted with current sensing the worn alternator may cause current loss that will set your alarm off, usually late at night when your trying to sleep!.
As for how long thay last Im not to sure but I treat the charging system like any other part of the car and check brush lengths and that the belt is not too loose.
Edited by - rustytoba on 08 Aug 2001 01:09:20
As for the alternaitor if you have an alarm fitted with current sensing the worn alternator may cause current loss that will set your alarm off, usually late at night when your trying to sleep!.
As for how long thay last Im not to sure but I treat the charging system like any other part of the car and check brush lengths and that the belt is not too loose.
Edited by - rustytoba on 08 Aug 2001 01:09:20
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