Battery light and lose of pas

2000 Vauxhall Combo 1.7 van
Car: Vauxhall Combo
Year: 2000
Variant: 1.7 van
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Hi all,
It all started when I had problem with battery on the van( didn't seem to be charging) tested battery seemed all ok, so had alternator checked seemed to be the problem. got new one and fitted it. All ok , then starter gave up so fitted another one again all seemed sorted! NOW when I turn steering either way( more so in reverse) I get battery light on and No power steering!!! Seems that something mat be draining the battery (possibly) would this be due to power steering pump or rack?
P.S anyone know where there is a fibreglass roof pod for one of these?
Cheers Molly
Problem added: Dec 11, 2014 (9 years ago)
molly

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When the fault is there , check alternator output / charging rate with a meter .You should also load test battery and alternator .
Answered Dec 11, 2014 (9 years ago)
whittingehame

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I have new alternator and battery it's only 3weeks since i fitted them
Answered Dec 11, 2014 (9 years ago)
molly

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I seen you had new parts , but they can fail .You should always check as there could , for example , have a fault in the wiring .Not the first time I have fitted brand new units from the box or batteries that were faulty .
Answered Dec 11, 2014 (9 years ago)
whittingehame

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hi again, I check battery and alternator both ok, I drove the van back and forth in drive, finding battery light and pas problem when on full lock, I heard a clicking each time , homing in on the click found it was sensor down near bonnet catch. Got new one and Bob's ya uncle all sorted. Didn't have these problems with the old cars,
I thankyou very much for your help
Answered Dec 12, 2014 (9 years ago)
molly

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Good it was something minor , thanks for updating the forum .
Answered Dec 12, 2014 (9 years ago)
whittingehame

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