sharing: effects of the failed generator.
#1
sharing: effects of the failed generator.
Well that was fun. On receiving the dreaded console message that there was a charging system fault,
I decided to keep driving anyways. Afterall, it was only another 10 kms to the safety of her spot in the garage.
It was interesting to observe that the systems from least importance to most important sequentially started shutting down…
And it all ended within the course of 5 minutes.
Right up to the engine finally no longer firing.
Fun.
I decided to keep driving anyways. Afterall, it was only another 10 kms to the safety of her spot in the garage.
It was interesting to observe that the systems from least importance to most important sequentially started shutting down…
And it all ended within the course of 5 minutes.
Right up to the engine finally no longer firing.
Fun.
#3
3 generators with a short lifespan. Sounds like a design flaw to me.
The generator on my Riley is original… 1951.
It’s replaced now but given your experience I just might investigate more robust options. Oversized, durable, etc.
Hmmm, would the Bosch generator for the 5.0 supercharged fit…
The generator on my Riley is original… 1951.
It’s replaced now but given your experience I just might investigate more robust options. Oversized, durable, etc.
Hmmm, would the Bosch generator for the 5.0 supercharged fit…
Last edited by guy; 10-14-2023 at 05:43 AM.
#4
To be fair, the original lasted about 5 years/80K miles before the voltage regulator gave up and the replacement about 2 years/70K miles before the bearings burned up. It's a Denso, but Bosch have an equivalent, I think.
EDIT: But yes, I've never had a faulty generator on any other vehicle, including Jags.
EDIT: But yes, I've never had a faulty generator on any other vehicle, including Jags.
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