Charge fault keeps coming on and off

Pete_901 · 12th March 2018, 18:27

Charge fault keeps coming on and off even though it’s charging at 14.3-14.4v. Battery tested the battery which said replace so it’s had a new battery and I’ve swapped the regulator pack on the alternator for one from a working alternator.

Stickman · 12th March 2018, 19:23

I’ve had this problem b4 buddy and after replacing the battery and alternator
The problem persisted
After much investigation I removed the bumper and traced the loom up the inner wing behind the washer bottle and lo and behold where the loom crosses the chassis there was not 1 but 3 broken and chafed wires !
Only found upon thorough investigation and make sure to strip the insulation back so you can see the wires individually
I was alerted to this problem via the forum because it’s widely known
Another member Ron (snagger) had in the past experienced the same problem
And on his insistence I persisted with my search
I also have to point out I didn’t find the damage first time around
Regards
Chris

Pete_901 · 12th March 2018, 20:34

Thanks for the reply and useful information! Il have a look at that over the weekend! It also only seems to come on when it’s raining?

Stickman · 13th March 2018, 18:50

I seem to recall mine did the same buddy
Regards
Chris

12th March 2018, 18:27	#1
Pete_901 Regular poster Mg Zt Dark Fantasy 6/7 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Birmingham Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Charge fault keeps coming on and off Charge fault keeps coming on and off even though it’s charging at 14.3-14.4v. Battery tested the battery which said replace so it’s had a new battery and I’ve swapped the regulator pack on the alternator for one from a working alternator.

12th March 2018, 19:23	#2
Stickman Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bordon Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 250 Thanked 403 Times in 352 Posts	I’ve had this problem b4 buddy and after replacing the battery and alternator The problem persisted After much investigation I removed the bumper and traced the loom up the inner wing behind the washer bottle and lo and behold where the loom crosses the chassis there was not 1 but 3 broken and chafed wires ! Only found upon thorough investigation and make sure to strip the insulation back so you can see the wires individually I was alerted to this problem via the forum because it’s widely known Another member Ron (snagger) had in the past experienced the same problem And on his insistence I persisted with my search I also have to point out I didn’t find the damage first time around Regards Chris

12th March 2018, 20:34	#3
Pete_901 Regular poster Mg Zt Dark Fantasy 6/7 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Birmingham Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the reply and useful information! Il have a look at that over the weekend! It also only seems to come on when it’s raining?

13th March 2018, 18:50	#4
Stickman Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bordon Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 250 Thanked 403 Times in 352 Posts	I seem to recall mine did the same buddy Regards Chris