Vauxhall Meriva Alternator Problems

Problems mentioning the Alternator on the Vauxhall Meriva
Alternator strong burning smell
2003
Posted: Jan 2, 2012
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Alternator failure at 62,000 miles
2005 1.7cdti
Posted: Feb 28, 2012
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Starting issues, doesn't metter waht temp outside
2006 1.3 TDI
Posted: Dec 15, 2013
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Battery going flat
2004 1,700 diesel
Posted: Apr 4, 2014
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Cutting out when slowing down
2003 cdi 1.7
Posted: Jan 26, 2015
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Intermittent whirring engine noise.
2011 1.7 Diesel Auto
Posted: Feb 12, 2015
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Lights flicker
2004 1.7 deisel
Posted: Apr 19, 2015
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Electronic Power Steering Failure
2008 1.6 Design
Posted: Jan 25, 2016
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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.