Weird electrical problems, but suspect Alternator

[flightime56]

I had the same problem, but mine was the starter motor, car would die, no power then on a push start would be fine for sometimes two years (yes 2 years) then the problem came back (often in the rain), when old it sucks the power down, I changed it and the problems went away and no more battery drain, it looked like the altenator but it wasn't (i had it tested 3 times!), so if the issue comes back check it out.

[anthonani]

I had similar problems, but not the same, and mine was caused by the earth strap from the gearbox to the battery being loose at the gear box end.
This may not be the cause of your problem, but it's an easy one to check.

Good luck, Richard.

Hi Busman,

I was wondering if you could describe how to find the earth strap because i think the issue i'm facing which is similar but just involves my temp gauge moving erratically when I turn things on, is tied to what you described. I know this thread is quite old but i hope you'all still come hear.

Cheers!

[Doggy]

If you want to quickly eliminate suspect engine earths, clip a jump lead between the battery -ve terminal and a clean metal surface on the engine / gearbox.
See if it makes a difference.