Broken down

[W1ggz]

My cars just broken down driving along and the battery light and cat light came on on the dash then I lost the stereo and speedo but engine was still running parked in BCFC car park and cut out. I'm guessing its the alternator but why is the cat light lit up as well. Now awaiting the AA as the cars dead. Luckily we were coming to a wedding fare the mrs has gone in and I'm sat here on the phone

[Ammo]

Wonder if the ignition switch has broken down if it's not a flat battery

[W1ggz]

Well I just tried starting again and it started but as soon as the doors auto locked it cut out battery dead again now. Could it be a dodgy connection somewhere

[W1ggz]

Looks like the alternators gone

[mercutio]

either the alternator or the wiring to it i think its the earth strap isnt that strong

[W1ggz]

The connection on the alternator looks a bit suspect

[W1ggz]

I've had all the belts replaced last week and the cars been fine there's no charge coming from the alternator

[W1ggz]

AA put a new battery on to get me back to work car drove fine all the way back ill have a look at the alternator cables on Monday As all my tools are at work

[LewisH]

At least you had breakdown cover and got home mate! I remember once having to ring a couple of friends, to come get me

[W1ggz]

I took out bring down when I got the car it was a 250 mile drive from ther to my house so seemed like a good idea