Renault Espace ref# 17508 headlight flicker
Variant: 2.0DCI Dynamquic
Model Year: 2006
Categories:
Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
Hi, over the last few days I have noticed that both headlights are flickering every now and then. I have checked that the connection to the bulbs are good and they are, I have checked the fuses and the earth from the battery - all seems ok, I am not getting any error codes coming up.
Does anyone have a glue to what the problem may be.
Whittingehame replied...Might be worth load testing alternator .
I have done a load test - with the engine off and nothing on - I get a reading of 12.0, then when I have the engine running with everything on the reading goes up to 15.1. I am still getting the headlight flickering, the drive itself drives fine. Would you recommend a new battery?
Posted: Dec 3, 2014 (10 years ago)
With everything on and charging at 15.1 , far to high .Battery looks like a dud and may have been " cooked " by over charging .Replace battery and then recheck alternator out put .With new , fully charged battery should be a lot lower .If not , alternator probably knackered and will ruin new battery if not replaced.
Posted Dec 4, 2014 (10 years ago)
Hi Whittingehame, thanks again for responding. I did think it was too high, I can't really afford a replacement until the new year - will it be ok to drive or should I just replace it asap.
Once again thank you for your assistance.
Gary
Once again thank you for your assistance.
Gary
Posted Dec 4, 2014 (10 years ago)
Battery is low at 12.0 , should be higher .If any dud / weak cells the alternator will be battering it's brains in trying to replace charge .If overcharging it can damage electrics , sometimes blown light bulbs are a first indication.If you get battery tested and it's dud you could get one cheap from scrapyard ? IF battery replaced , the alternator may revert back to normal charge rate , or if faulty , wont .Bad time of the year to get car problems due to expense and possible lack of use .
Posted Dec 4, 2014 (10 years ago)
Ok - thanks for your help
Posted Dec 4, 2014 (10 years ago)
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