iklstarfish   10 #205 Posted September 10, 2017 Can anyone recommend a really cheap mechanic that can replace my alternator in my ford focus 1.4i 1998 please in desperate need for it to be fixed but skint till 22nd. Thanx for reading Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rudds1 Â Â 102 #206 Posted September 10, 2017 Have you checked wiring first before condemning alternator ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
iklstarfish   10 #207 Posted September 11, 2017 Not tried wiring but have put a new battery in thinking that what it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rudds1 Â Â 102 #208 Posted September 11, 2017 Not tried wiring but have put a new battery in thinking that what it was. Â Before you spend any more money take it to a decent car spares shop most will do you a free battery and alternator check while you wait Just out of intrest what part of sheffield are you in ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
iklstarfish   10 #209 Posted September 11, 2017 Hi yeh just been to get battery and alternator check and they have said its fine and that its an electrical fault so no need to finbd an electrician lol  Thanx for your suggestions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rudds1   102 #210 Posted September 11, 2017 Hi yeh just been to get battery and alternator check and they have said its fine and that its an electrical fault so no need to finbd an electrician lol  Thanx for your suggestions!  What exactly is happening ,is alt not charging battery at all ,? check for breaks in wiring coming from alt they break a lot of the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
blackydog   40 #211 Posted September 11, 2017 If your cars charging system is fine, you may have something discharging your battery. What are your issues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
iklstarfish   10 #212 Posted September 11, 2017 Hi all after messing about with it today we have realised its a faulty connectipon to tghe battery as soon as wires are wiggled around a bit it starts no problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ordinaryman   10 #213 Posted October 17, 2017 Hi,  I got a problem in my car's engine. I took it to Halfords but I found their labour cost is so expensive.  Do you recommend other reliable auto service centres?  Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
choogling   14 #214 Posted October 17, 2017 you will find all the decent mechanics in Sheffield are more experienced and charge more than push bike shop Halfords. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
haddy   10 #215 Posted October 17, 2017 There is plenty of threads already if you do a search and it's obvious that the rates of a chain are going to be higher than a independent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rudds1   102 #216 Posted October 18, 2017 Hi, I got a problem in my car's engine. I took it to Halfords but I found their labour cost is so expensive.  Do you recommend other reliable auto service centres?  Thanks  Post details of problem and people on here may be able to help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...