Citroen C3 Alternator Problems

Problems mentioning the Alternator on the Citroen C3
Onboard computer lists of a list bogus problems:
2004 1.6 diesel
Posted: Oct 19, 2011
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Sharp tapping noise from alternator belt or pully area
 2004 1.4 diesel
Posted: Nov 8, 2011
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Tempreture gauge and power steering and speed clock problem
 2003 1.4
Posted: Jan 9, 2013
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Noise around belt area
 2004 sx 1.4 petrol
Posted: May 5, 2013
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My headlights keep blowing
 2000
Posted: Oct 17, 2014
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Electrical Problems?
 2005 1.4 Manual
Posted: Jan 20, 2015
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No action turning ignition
 2005 Desire
Posted: Mar 14, 2015
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Wont start
 2006 1.4
Posted: Oct 30, 2017
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Lost of power won't start
 2010 1.4 VTR+
Posted: Apr 24, 2019
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Engine start up ok running ok all accilaries working ok,but battery light comes on electric fault comes up on dashboard on 2010 1.6 picasso
 2010 picasso executive
Posted: Feb 28, 2021
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What problems can be caused by a faulty Alternator?

Car electrics failing / no power

When turning on the ignition there's no power at all in the car, the dashboard isn't lighting up and the car won't turn over.

Battery does not hold charge

The battery does not hold charge for very long, even if it is charged up with a battery charger after a while of running the car the electrics fail again. It doesn't seem to be re-charging itself as the car is driving.

Engine doesn't start up and/or cuts out when running

The engine doesn't start up very easily and will often not start at all. When it is running it can cut out completely without warning.

Battery warning light shows on dashboard

A warning light that looks like the one pictured on this page has appeared on the dashboard and doesn't go out after the car has been running for a while.