Alternator Problems

Car Owner Alternator Problems
No power steering

No power steering at all

2015 Dacia Sandero 1149cc
Posted: Oct 27, 2023
Stiff steering

The esp /abs light and steering warning light is on got a fault code 0047 and d321h/54049 any ideas

2013 Citroen DS3 1.6 Hdi
Posted: Oct 25, 2023
Unable to start the car

After the car has been in the garage for a couple of days, it fails to start, even after a 30 mile journey it fails to start the next day

2018 Ssangyong Tivoli ELX
Posted: Oct 24, 2023
Battery no charge message

On a long journey while travelling after about 4 hours light comes on for 5 seconds 2 times in a minute then disappears saying battery no charge but the the battery is fully charged ..Have taken it in to the garage a Peugeot Citroen dealer...

2013 Peugeot RCZ 1:6 ltr petrol
Posted: Oct 19, 2023
Tyre pressure gauge faulty, clock resetting itself, radio staying on

Trye pressure warning light flashing but no tyre pressure available on dash, Trip counters reset after stopping, radio does not switch off when car door opened, central locking then doesn,t work. Next day it may be fine for a day or so then...

2016 Ssangyong Tivoli 1.5 Auto
Posted: Oct 15, 2023
Battery warning light comes on

Battery warning light comes on but diagnostic check shows both battery and alternator are ok. What could be the problem?

2012 Ford Fiesta 1.25 zetec
Posted: Oct 14, 2023
Loss of power

Dashboard power goes off and resets and engine cuts out intermittently- turn off start stop and its ok what is the problem. DC to DC converter new and moved, what else could it be

2015 MG MG3 1.5
Posted: Oct 13, 2023
Which fuse controls the windscreen washer pump

The windscreen washer pump is not working and I want to know which fuse to check

2014 MG MG3 standard
Posted: Oct 2, 2023
Fan noise when press gas pedal

When I press accelerator there’s a noise sounds like a fan. Only when I press gas pedal and take off till around 3rd gear then can’t hear it. Does it every time drive car. I had clutch replacement to rule that out and still makes same ...

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 petrol
Posted: Sep 29, 2023
Power steering stopped working

Fluid level ok. Problem occured immediately after battery became flat, when car not used for 3 weeks. May be connected? Batttery condition is good. Thanks

2004 Citroen Berlingo 1.9 diesel
Posted: Sep 26, 2023
Electrical problems

If I am using the radio without the engine running after 5 mins it will chime and warn me about the battery. It will start with no problems , loads of life in the battery. Another issue is if I don’t lock the car within about a min of get...

2007 Ford Mondeo Mondeo estate 2.0 diesel titanium X
Posted: Sep 20, 2023
20 plate Ford Puma alternator and relay issue after hybrid service warning.

Had issue with warning messaged Hybrid service required. Engineer found P0aa1 - hybrid battery positive contactor circuit stuck closed issue on inspection. Ford completed software upgrade then said all ok now. Car broke down then got told ...

2020 Ford Puma 1.0 Hybrid ST line
Posted: Sep 19, 2023
Flat battery messages

Message "Low Battery Please start engine" displayed when car has been parked for 8 hours +. Constantly recharging battery even though battery recently replaced.

2016 Jaguar XE 2.0
Posted: Sep 10, 2023
Battery Draining

Unable to enter car due to low battery. Cause seems to be battery is draining even when turned off.

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio TI AWD
Posted: Sep 4, 2023
Intermittent total cut out while driving

While driving everything just cut out. No warning or particular conditions.Started again straight away

2017 Vauxhall ADAM 1.4 slam
Posted: Sep 1, 2023