vicxxx   10 #13 Posted November 28, 2007 wouldnt bother with graysons mate they ripped me off charged me 60 quid to turn my car on and off for 10 mins and tell me i didnt have a fault when i did ended up taking it home and fixing it myself also the manager is rude and will leave u standing there for 20 mins ignoring you and turn his back on you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sccsux   10 #14 Posted November 28, 2007 Chapmans. Shalesmoor:). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Longcol   601 #15 Posted April 8, 2009 You can't go wrong with Grayson's, on Ulverston Road in Woodseats. 0114 258 9225  After several years of trying to get an electrical fault in my car diagnosed and fixed, they managed it at their first attempt.  Fixed mine today - and less than a third of the price Ford dealers were quoting even to "investigate" the fault.  Top class service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio   186 #16 Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) Basically, the battery is only there for starting the engine and acts as a load to stabilise the alternator output at around 12-13v. As soon as the engine is running, the charge light should extinguish and everything is then powered from the alternator, and as long as the charge light remains off then some of the current should be flowing into the battery. Assuming that the battery and alternator have been checked, then current might be draining slowly from the battery whilst the ignition is switched off, this is is something that a good auto electrician should find. Edited April 8, 2009 by carosio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
flashowl   10 #17 Posted April 8, 2009 I had this problem once and it was because i had left an internal light on in the car. If you only drive in daylight then you wouldn't even notice it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio   186 #18 Posted April 8, 2009 Thats right, I've left the radio on with vol. at minimum which doesnt help, but some components can develop a leak, or corrosion on plug blocks or even frayed cable somewhere on the wiring harness can cause this trouble. Some circuits do cause a constant drain on the battery such as digital clocks, alarms etc. but this drain current is usually very small. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
class1 Â Â 10 #19 Posted November 10, 2009 try B W AUTOELECTRICS 07506746262 he is reasonably priced and he will come to you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
crookesey   634 #20 Posted November 10, 2009 wouldnt bother with graysons mate they ripped me off charged me 60 quid to turn my car on and off for 10 mins and tell me i didnt have a fault when i did ended up taking it home and fixing it myself also the manager is rude and will leave u standing there for 20 mins ignoring you and turn his back on you  Ditto, if I want to be ignored I would rather strike up a conversation about football with my wife. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
snowaddict   10 #21 Posted November 10, 2009 Try MDO Auto electrics 07950 581415.  He is very reliable, and won't rip you off.  He's been in business years. I think he covers Sheffield area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tyreman   10 #22 Posted November 29, 2009 autotronix city rd he will come 2 u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AXEL786   10 #23 Posted December 3, 2009 Anybody know of a garage that specialises in auto electrics. Need someone to take a look at my car as it really starting to **** me off!  Would like somewhere that I can drop the car off out hours as I work 9-5. Could possibly drop off at weekends too.  Cheers  try craig at effingham tyres sheffield 0114 263 4050 good mechanic and honest works from 8am till 5.30 mon-fri sat 8am till 3pm hope it helps you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HATHER-SAGE Â Â 10 #24 Posted December 30, 2009 Mechanic/auto electrician 07891295319 mick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...