Alternator fault ??

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 5dr Premier Petrol with Aircon

Car: Vauxhall Astra
Year: 1997
Variant: 1.6 5dr Premier Petrol with Aircon

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

Vauxhall Astra Alternator fault . . .
Yesterday the red battery light stayed on Astra 1.6 1997 while driving home 5 miles. There was a slight whining noise from the Alternator (Delco Remy) when we got back. Now today just tried it and when the engine revs the red light goes brighter - with low revs the red light flashes. I have been told I need to replace the alternator - could anything else be damaged - or what do you think? Thanks . . .

Problem added: Aug 2, 2010 (13 years ago)

maxs

Points: 1

Should be just a straight forward case of replacing alternator , but check wiring / connector .

Answered Aug 2, 2010 (13 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 37,708

new alternator needed

Answered Aug 2, 2010 (13 years ago)

andrew slevin

Points: 180

are you sure the belt isnt slipping before you condemn the alternator.

Answered Aug 2, 2010 (13 years ago)

paulieone

Points: 1,810

are you sure the belt isnt slipping before you condemn the alternator.

Answered Aug 2, 2010 (13 years ago)

paulieone

Points: 1,810

assuming the belt is not loose,check your battery and check the charge rate of the alternator,should be at around about 14 volts with no load and should drop to around 13 volts under electrical load,

Answered Aug 5, 2010 (13 years ago)

2145simon

Points: 1,055

Alternator

Answered Aug 15, 2010 (13 years ago)

mrfixit

Points: 323

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Alternator fault ??

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 5dr Premier Petrol with Aircon

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