i have a 2003 daf 45lf 170 that has stopped charging with a alternator warning light on is there anything this coud be apart from alternator as i dont want to bye a new one and then find out it was somthing else. thanks

george, December 2011

Just to add to what mm said ..you should be getting 27 volt at batteries with a voltmeter ,as obviously it's a 24 volt system.also put meter over the alternator and see what is actually coming out the alternator..let us know how you get on and i can give some more suggestions ..but make sure batts are healthy and 1 isnt faulty

norb, December 2011

remove plug from alternator ,remove cover ,and give each wire a good pull and see what wire breaks..or remove brush box from alternator,may just be worn brushes ,brush box available at dealer,15 min job

norb, December 2011

car telling you whats wrong,get battery checked,check all battery connections,if these ok,guess what the trouble is ?get your self a volt meter,set to dc,connect it to the battery terminals,rev engine,if you get a reading on it,say like 12.5 13.5 volts,the alternator is ok simple test

mm, December 2011