Citroen DS3 Alternator Problems

Problems mentioning the Alternator on the Citroen DS3
Electrical issue various things
 2014 1.6 e-hdi
Posted: Oct 3, 2019
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Satnav keeps cutting out
 2015 1.2 puretech
Posted: Oct 28, 2020
8
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Power steering fault and car not starting
 2015 1.2
Posted: Oct 30, 2020
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Stiff steering
 2013 1.6 Hdi
Posted: Nov 24, 2020
3
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Engine cutting out, idling rough, cruise control inactive, stop start inactive
 2013 D-sport E-HDI 1.6
Posted: May 27, 2021
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Totally no power
 2012 1.6hdi Airdream
Posted: Nov 2, 2021
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Electrical circuit fault
 2012 1.6
Posted: Mar 9, 2022
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Alternator not charging
 2016 1.2 puretech
Posted: Mar 11, 2022
5
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Whole centre screen keeps shutting off
 2015 1.2
Posted: Mar 16, 2022
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Windscreen wiper not working
 2012 1.6 petrol
Posted: Jul 15, 2023
4
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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.