Vauxhall Vectra alternator not charging
Variant: 2.0 ls 16v
Model Year: 1998
Categories:
Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
My battery went flat i jump it with leads and when the engine was running the voltage was 12.5 and when i turned the engine off it was still 12.5,so i change the alternator with a recon one and the problem was still the same.all wires are tight and clean the battery is a month old.any ideas
Posted: Jul 9, 2013 (11 years ago)
Check all earths , especially from engine/gearbox to body .Some Vectras had a relay .
Posted Jul 9, 2013 (11 years ago)
as above but check there is a permanent batt voltage supply to alternator and check all fuses are ok including the fuseable links in fuse box also make sure alternator is earthed to engine ok some had a seperate earth lead
Posted Jul 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
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