h5kcd Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 hi, ive got a 2001 mk2 2.3 manual galaxy,when driving or sat revving the engine with lights on all the electrics flicker if you put screen heaters on it makes it a lot worse and some times when you drive the car starts yuking with the flickering,i know there is a ford service buliten about it some thing to do with a thin red wire on alternator or some thing but mine has only got a thin blue wire and the thick red live wire on the alternator hope all this makes sence any help would be much appreciated thank you Quote
Mirez Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 A flickering of the electrics with the engine running is nearly allways down to a rectification problem within the alternator, you should check the wiring to and from the alternator for signs of damage or looseness and then replace the alternator - don't leave it and longer then you have to as there is a risk of damage to the electrical systems and battery. Quote
Keithb Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 I have occasional flickering of headlights and also dash lights. Again made worse when heated windows are on. I'm thinking it's to do with the 'relay 20' problem as the engine has failed to turn over sometimes unless I pull the key out of the ignition and re-insert. This also cures the flickering lights so maybe not the same cause. I also get occasional double flash of the hazards when switching off and on.Keith Quote
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