Vauxhall Astra battery light came on
Variant: 1.7cdti
Model Year: 2005
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Hi, i WAS DRIVING MY CAR TODAY, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, ALL POWER STEERING WENT, LEFT CAR FOR AN HOUR IT STARTED GOT ME HOME, BUT I DID NOTICE WHILE GOING HOME, THAT I COULD NOT HAVE THE RADIO ON OR HEATER, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM, ALSO NOW THE CAR WONT START!!!
Posted: Dec 26, 2010 (13 years ago)
Sounds like battery flat due to alternator fault . You would be advised to get battery and alternator tested , simple tests , usually foc. You could try a jump start or charge battery till you get it checked out .
Posted Dec 26, 2010 (13 years ago)
yeah we think its the alternator, thanks for the advice
Posted Dec 26, 2010 (13 years ago)
Glad to help .
Posted Dec 27, 2010 (13 years ago)
brought new battery for £65, worked for 1 day and now same problem, think am going to have to hand this car over to vauxhall to solve
Posted Jan 8, 2011 (13 years ago)
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