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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:32 pm |
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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
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 5:44 pm |
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Joined: Jun 20, 2012 Posts: 1171
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Location: West Country
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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:)
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:30 pm |
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Joined: Dec 13, 2016 Posts: 8
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Ta. Will see if the mileage gets less between 'issues'.
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Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 6:27 pm |
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Joined: Feb 11, 2012 Posts: 145
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Location: Birmingham
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Same thing happened to mine a few months back , it was the alternator that needed replacing.
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Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:46 am |
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Joined: Dec 13, 2016 Posts: 8
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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.
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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 5:47 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 2718
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Location: UK
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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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