Took her for a spin tonight now I've more questions!

[tibbs]

Took my MK1 mex for a spin tonight and noticed a couple of things. The first thing is when the engine is running the ignition light I think thats what it is!(the one below the indicator light) was kinda slighty glowing/ flickering when the main lights or parking lights were on, it didn't do it when no lights were on though.

 

Next thing was noticed the gear change was a bit stiff. And the brake pedal would return nearly all the way after braking and after a few secs it would pop out the rest of the way.

[trevb]

Ive had the same flickering light in my one, it always happens when the lights and wiper blades are going.

 

im guessing there is a problem with the alternator not giving out enough power, but that could be caused by a few things: bad earth, loose or knackered belt going to the alt, or the alternator could be one its way out.

 

im no expert on electrics, but always check the earth connections 9 out of 10 times it to do with that.

 

hope it helps,

[Paul_G]

My ignition light has always flickered with lights and wipers on but has never been a problem with a flat battery so I just ignore it. The brake pedal might need new bushes does it have any side to side movement?

[tibbs]

Thanks lads , was worried it was an oil warning light or something, checked the oil this morning and it's got plenty. Seems like the brake pedal has a slight bit of side to side movement. Anywhere I could get a rebuild kit for the pedal box altogether? Or maybe a new pedal box? Another thing was there was loads of heat coming through the bulkhead into the cabin, was really warm like the heating was left on, is that normal?