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Battery light on and lost power

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Joemalachy

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Hi I have a Nissan Elgrand 2005 e51 petrol. 2.5 litre Was driving yesterday and battery light and brake light came on then I lost power. Any ideas anyone . Is it the alternator or the battery. I had to phone for recovery.
 
get the battery checked it is probably the original also alternator will give similar symptoms anyone with a volt meter can test for you
 
Thanks Bob. I started it with jump leads then disconnected the positive terminal on battery and it cut out. Does that mean it’s definitely the alternator??
 
Joemalachy said:
Thanks Bob. I started it with jump leads then disconnected the positive terminal on battery and it cut out. Does that mean it’s definitely the alternator??
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would still check both to be fair, disconnecting the pos with a fried battery might give similar results with the Elgrand (not sure), either way put a volt meter across the battery for alternator test and get a drop test on the battery
 
Have you had any previous problems with the battery, eg slow crank on starting? Will the battery recharge OK with a battery charger? I would suspect the alternator - don't discount an auto electrician repairing it rather than having to fork out more for a new one.
 
Thank you
 
Highway Dave said:
would still check both to be fair, disconnecting the pos with a fried battery might give similar results with the Elgrand (not sure), either way put a volt meter across the battery for alternator test and get a drop test on the battery
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My other bus (not an Elgrand) has a dim battery light and full on brake light on a brand new battery, it's going to be the alternator or shitty contacts
 
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