Vauxhall Astra Alternator Problems

Problems mentioning the Alternator on the Vauxhall Astra
Revving in neutral
 2002 1.7 dti
Posted: Sep 7, 2010
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Flat battery
 1990 1.4l
Posted: Apr 22, 2011
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Power steering failed
 2004 1.6 club
Posted: May 31, 2011
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POWER STEERING CUTTING OUT
2004 1.6 enjoy
Posted: Oct 6, 2011
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POWERSTEERING FAILURE
 2004 1.6
Posted: Oct 6, 2011
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Headlight dim /battery warning light
 2001 astrvan 1.7dti
Posted: Jan 17, 2012
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Dash go,s out for about3 - 10 seconds & power steering go,s out now and then
 2004 1.7 cdti sxi
Posted: Jul 29, 2012
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Overheating, power loss and engine not switching off
 2004
Posted: Mar 18, 2013
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Front indicators, power steering, rev counter and temp gauge not working
 2000 1.6 16v sxi
Posted: Nov 5, 2013
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Over revving
 2004 1.7 cdti envoy van
Posted: Jan 27, 2014
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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.