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musclebeach

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On the way to work this morning both my headlight bulbs blew, got back this afternoon, put some replacements in and they were fine. As soon as i gave it two blips when stationery (upto 3000rpm), the drivers side bulb blew and then again two more blips and the passenger side blew....... Blink

Any ideas?

Obviously there must be a voltage surge and any culprits you can think of that would cause it?

Thanks

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Posted 25th Sep 2009 at 02:08
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rudolf

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Regulator on the alternator?

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Posted 25th Sep 2009 at 02:20
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Rich E Forum Admin

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I've had a loose battery terminal cause this in the past.

Failing that, get a multimeter out and see what voltage you have across the RPM range Yes

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Posted 25th Sep 2009 at 02:26
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musclebeach

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Just had the multimeter out. Getting battery voltage (12.6v) at the feed to the dipbeam multiplug, increase the rpm and the voltage increases up to 18v!!!

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Posted 25th Sep 2009 at 03:14
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buzzbrightyear

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lol, i think i seen somebody with there headlights out earlier, well i flashed them switched mine off and back on in a freindly manner to remind them, and they shoved the rods up and i think they said f*ck off lol.
i think they were sick of peeps telling them lol

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Posted 25th Sep 2009 at 03:19
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buzzbrightyear

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musclebeach wrote:
Just had the multimeter out. Getting battery voltage (12.6v) at the feed to the dipbeam multiplug, increase the rpm and the voltage increases up to 18v!!!


your alternator may be f*cked mate,, MAY

have you got another 6, or still the bmw??

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Posted 25th Sep 2009 at 03:17
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Ben_gti-6

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its the regulater, had this on an mr2 turbo you would get ok voltage on idle but as soon as you gave it some the lights would pop on an all the electrics would go mental, the alternator should be fine it will be the regulator Wink

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Posted 25th Sep 2009 at 03:19
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buzzbrightyear

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can you replace the regulator or is it new alternator time?

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Posted 25th Sep 2009 at 03:18
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musclebeach

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Yep come to the conclusion the alternators knackered. Might have a spare one knocking about. Thanks for your help everyone.

andy+katie - I've got another six, its the one in my avatar

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Posted 25th Sep 2009 at 03:31
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musclebeach

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God this is a real f*cker! They aren't cheap are they! Can maybe get a new one inc exchange for about

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Posted 25th Sep 2009 at 04:03
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musclebeach wrote:
God this is a real f*cker! They aren't cheap are they! Can maybe get a new one inc exchange for about

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Posted 25th Sep 2009 at 13:48
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musclebeach

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Hey buddy thanks for the offer, gutted i can't use the car over the weekend but i'll have one monday morning... about

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Posted 26th Sep 2009 at 16:59
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monkeyman

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Phone an alternator place, if you can just swap out the regulator it will be about

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Posted 26th Sep 2009 at 18:04
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musclebeach

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Wow thanks for your help on that Monkey, well i found a specialist that deals with alternators and batteries in Hull but unluckily they were closed on Saturdays!!!!

My old man works for an auto factors so i'm getting a brand spanker at trade price.

Feel better about not having a car now, watching Irish nutters on the Ulster Rally on Motors TV.........i love our new Sky TV!

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Posted 26th Sep 2009 at 19:15
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