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MickyP

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:32 pm

Joined: Dec 13, 2016
Posts: 8
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Normally I get three 'peeps', then the ecu light comes on, or the door's stuck open, or I'm told to stop, or whatever. But recently while driving I got the 'peeps' and the battery charging light came on - nothing else. I thought the alternator belt may have snapped but it hadn't. Turning the engine on and off restored it to normal running.

It's done it twice now, maybe 50 miles apart. Any thoughts?

Car's a 1.4 HDI 206, 2005

Sim

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 5:44 pm

Joined: Jun 20, 2012
Posts: 1160
Trade Rating: +1
Location: West Country

Sounds like the alternator itself is on its way out. Especially if the battery light will be coming on more and more often -- exactly how mine packed up eventually.

Funny thing those alternators, our current one doesn't charge during colder seasons, until you blip the accelerator. For this reason I bought the voltage meter and USB charger all in one: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/pr...B0B7DTZTJW
But it's been like that for a couple of years already, no degradation, touch wood:)


	2.0 HDi, year 2000 (E's restin') Red GTi 180, year 2004 (VorTechS' sEXy Beast (being) remasteRed) Blue GTi 180, year 2004 (in hibernation after endless driving fun in 2019, queued for "cambelt in tight spaces") Missus' 1.6 16v CC, year 2007 (L-plates to P-plates to NO-plates, but now she wants powwer:)) £50 1.4 HDi, year 2002 (seatless transporter, SORNed, rust needs patching) EV Jag S(crapped)- & X-Type GTC VXR (sold)

MickyP

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:30 pm

Joined: Dec 13, 2016
Posts: 8
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Ta. Will see if the mileage gets less between 'issues'.

lisa206

Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 6:27 pm

Joined: Feb 11, 2012
Posts: 145
Trade Rating: +1
Location: Birmingham

Same thing happened to mine a few months back , it was the alternator that needed replacing.


	LISA 206 180

MickyP

Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:46 am

Joined: Dec 13, 2016
Posts: 8
Trade Rating: 0

Ta both. Been quoted £410 to change, which is more than the car's worth, so trying to find out pitfalls of doing it myself.

Steve206

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 5:47 pm

Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 2716
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Location: UK

Might be worth looking at the voltage regulator first, part of the alternator. If the brushes get worn down then there's no charging. Depends how handy you are though with tools.


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