Vauxhall Corsa Alternator Problems

Problems mentioning the Alternator on the Vauxhall Corsa
Car not starting

Was driving down the motorway and had the battery symbol light come on and was flashing...eventually more lights came on...and then more...soon after, the car started to lose power then i eventually pulled over! the alternator went and so ...

2004 1.3 diesel turbo sxi
Posted: May 13, 2008
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Electrics

got a corsa 1993, heater fan wasn't working so my mate took the plug off the top of it and connected a wire 2 the terminals on the battery to the plug bit. this caused lots of sparks. now i only have a dipped headlight on the right handside...

1993 1.6 GTE
Posted: Jun 4, 2008
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Starting problems?

Yesterday i went to start my car and it was turning over but not starting, i left it while i rang my dad to come to the rescue and typically it started as soon as he got there and has last night and this morning, i'm going to get the bat...

2001
Posted: Jul 31, 2008
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Body control Module. Electric problems.

Have anyone had problems with the electrics with their cars. Had a new alternator a few weeks ago its the second one, and now have problems with the window wipers. They don't switch off for a bit, its not that it bothers me to much but the...

2005 CDTI 1.3
Posted: Oct 6, 2008
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Starting trouble; Engine noise and smell

Hi, I have trouble starting my car. It takes at least 6 attempts before it starts. When it does start, it makes the horrible squealing sound which lasts for 10 minutes as the car is running and I can smell "burnt rubber" coming from the bon...

1997
Posted: Mar 27, 2009
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Altenator not charging fitted replcement fitted new battery any ideas

had flat battery was advised to fit new one fitted new battery fully charged went flat recharged battery fitted replacement alternator battery goes falt again any ideas billyboy

1997 1.2 petrol 3door hatchback
Posted: May 14, 2009
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Clar will not start .

Will start with jum leads seems ok and then after taking it for a run dead again. Is it a battery or alternator problem?

1997 1.2
Posted: Dec 18, 2009
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Starting Problems

Hi. Hopefully someone will provide some pointers. My wifes Corsa is not starting as easy as it should. Sometimes first turn, other times it takes several. Does not seem to matter if the engine is cold (-3 deg C the other day, started first ...

2002 1.2 Sxi
Posted: Feb 6, 2012
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Transmission / gearbox problems

i have had the car for over 2 years. A few days ago whilst driving the engine cut out completely. The battery light, warning light and engine light all came on. Got towed to the garage where they replaced the alternator and battery. Drove a...

2004 1.4 design auto
Posted: Jul 12, 2012
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Flashing S light

My much-loved and cared-for automatic Corsa has a flashing S light on the dashboard when I try to put it in gear from cold. The engine starts fine (the car's just had new sparkplugs and alternator belt) and once it's going (after a couple ...

1996 1.4SE Auto
Posted: Nov 27, 2013
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