Citroen Xsara Picasso Alternator Problems

Problems mentioning the Alternator on the Citroen Xsara Picasso
Car not starting
2004 1.6tdi
Posted: Jun 8, 2009
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Linstrument
2004 1.6 petrol
Posted: Mar 2, 2010
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Headlight bulbs keep blowing
2004 1.6 hdi
Posted: Jul 17, 2010
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Radio Dead
2002 1.6 Manual Petrol
Posted: Aug 25, 2010
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Loud noise developed around belts area,plus smell
2001 1.8 petrol
Posted: Jan 24, 2011
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Intermitant starting of car
2000 1.6 manual
Posted: Apr 25, 2011
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Lights& central locking
2007 1.6D
Posted: Aug 24, 2011
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Cranks over slowly battery is fine
2003 1.6 8valve
Posted: Feb 21, 2012
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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.