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Renault Espace battery fault
I have a 2005 Renault Espace which has recently had the alternator reconditioned. After a few days I had "battery charge fault" display on seconds after start up. Any ideas?
Asked on 5 January 2011 by roachie
Answered by
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The alternator or its diodes or its relay are still faulty.
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