I've had an issue recently with the alternator. It was a new Brise 16004 alternator supplied by Tiger and its only done 1700 miles. I noticed something was wrong when I could see the headlights flickering. Only noticeable on side lights. I checked the battery voltage with the engine running and it was erratic, sometimes above 15 volts. If left this was going to damage my battery.
I checked all the wiring, the belt tension and the alternator plug, but everything seemed normal. I decided to take the alternator to a local alternator and starter motor specialist. I wanted it fixed quickly and I wasn't sure how long it would take if I sent if back to Tiger or how much the postage would cost. I did contact Brise by email regarding the warranty, but I've still not heard back.
In the end it turned out to be a simple fix. All the connections on the regulator had vibrated loose (or not been correctly tightened by Brise during manufacture). The regulator had also failed, possibly as a result of working loose. The alternator repair shop fitted a new regulator during the same day. I've refitted the alternator and now I've got a nice steady 14.2 volts.
I checked all the wiring, the belt tension and the alternator plug, but everything seemed normal. I decided to take the alternator to a local alternator and starter motor specialist. I wanted it fixed quickly and I wasn't sure how long it would take if I sent if back to Tiger or how much the postage would cost. I did contact Brise by email regarding the warranty, but I've still not heard back.
In the end it turned out to be a simple fix. All the connections on the regulator had vibrated loose (or not been correctly tightened by Brise during manufacture). The regulator had also failed, possibly as a result of working loose. The alternator repair shop fitted a new regulator during the same day. I've refitted the alternator and now I've got a nice steady 14.2 volts.
