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1990 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 v8
Car: Vauxhall Astra
Year: 1990
Variant: 1.6 v8
Year: 1990
Variant: 1.6 v8
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Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
hi when im driving the battery light flashes and the power steering goes i got a new battery today it was ok for a few hours but all happend again now cars not starting please help
Problem added: May 30, 2010 (13 years ago)
Need to get your alternator tested .Probably faulty , that's why you needed new battery and steering going heavy
Answered May 31, 2010 (13 years ago)
iv got the exact same problem with my corsa mate,after getting the aa out and a mechanic its my alternator thts gone!!sorry u wasted money on a new battery tho...
Answered May 31, 2010 (13 years ago)
thank you got work being done tomoz will post if all goes well
Answered Jun 1, 2010 (13 years ago)
car all fixed was the alternator thanks for the help
Answered Jun 2, 2010 (13 years ago)
car all fixed was the alternator thanks for the help
Answered Jun 2, 2010 (13 years ago)
Good to hear car fixed , thanks for update .
P.s
You may have needed a new battery anyway as driving car with faulty alternator can damage battery .
P.s
You may have needed a new battery anyway as driving car with faulty alternator can damage battery .
Answered Jun 2, 2010 (13 years ago)
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