Dead alternator?

T i m · 2007-11-13T09:22:30+00:00

Hi All,I went to get Mum from the hospital last night in the dear old Rover218SD (93, 180k, 1900 non turbo) and when we went to leave I noticedthe ignition light was on all the time?I checked the belt and wires and all seemed intact so we carried onand it happily took us to Tesco and another stop on the way home(about 15 miles in total).So, a mate has suggested about £115 for a replacement but before I dothat is there anything else we need to check and/or is there anythingI could replace on the alternator (diodes / regulator?) beforesplashing the cash please?All the best ..T i m