Vauxhall Astra Alternator Problems

Problems mentioning the Alternator on the Vauxhall Astra
Strange Noise From Engine on Pulling away or reversing
 2007 1.8 Elite Auto Petrol
Posted: Aug 17, 2014
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Power steer packed up
 2001 1.7 dti
Posted: Sep 19, 2014
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Electrical fault
 2007 1.3 CDTi Diesel
Posted: Dec 4, 2014
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Car does not start
 2003 SRI 2.2L
Posted: Feb 16, 2015
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Electrical faults
 2006 1.7tdci club 5 door hatch
Posted: Jul 8, 2015
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Fuel starvation (i think)
 1999 ls, dti, 16v 2ltr, auro, v-reg
Posted: Jul 23, 2015
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Electrical Issue
 2008 1.6 Design (Petrol)
Posted: Aug 18, 2015
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Noisey tick over
 2002 1.7 dti 16v
Posted: Mar 28, 2017
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Everything :(
 2004 1.7 ctdi
Posted: Jun 24, 2017
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Spanner warning light lit
 2008 1/3cdti
Posted: Sep 25, 2017
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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.