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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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Hi folks i have a 2004 h2 just done 40k i went to start it today and had a few problems...... here goes a slight clicking noise & lights go dim on the dash thats with ing on but engine not running (all things work fine)

problem 2 i noticed the battery light was on but very faint,after 1hrs driving it went off its allways shows its charging
the light is very faint

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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Check for a loose battery cable. If those are OK most likely you have a bad battery or Alternator.
 
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Replaced the alternator(with new one) checked all main wires had the battery tested & had the codes read on ecu & all ok ?? but the light is still on very faint even with no keys in ............. "help its bugging me"
 
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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If the Battery light is on with the key out I would bet the Igntion Switch is bad. My 03 had that same problem. Ign switch was not expensive. I am talking about the electrical portion not the lock cylinder.
 
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Yeah, it sounds like both problems you listed are actually related. I would look at the ignition switch first and foremost. Did you take it to dealer?
 
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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Sounds to me that the wires have to much resistance. If not then the alternator is going bad. Check for corrosion and loose wires.
 
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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I have got to say the light is on but very dim & some times goes off
have you a part number for the ign bit ? or a pic ? cheers
 
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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I have had a look today & found the ignition starter pack now to find one in the uk ! & quick help...............
 
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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any way of checking these ??

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I have had a look today & found the ignition starter pack now to find one in the uk ! & quick help...............
 
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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What is an Ignition Starter pack? If you need help with a part let me know and I might be able to assist in mailing you parts from the US.
 



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