Vauxhall Vectra Alternator Problems

Problems mentioning the Alternator on the Vauxhall Vectra
Traction light is precursor to power steering failure
 2003 2L diesel
Posted: Nov 11, 2011
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Battery going flat
 2005 1.9 cdti 150
Posted: Jan 16, 2012
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Dash board all dead no ingnition lights untill rev engine then alternator light comes on tested aleternator and battery and all good but still no dash display and electric windows only work no and then
 1998 2.5 v6
Posted: Jan 24, 2012
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Cutting out
 2005 1.9cdti
Posted: Apr 22, 2012
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Radio draining battery
 2004 1.9 TDi
Posted: Sep 24, 2012
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Dashboard stops working abs light comes on
 2002 1.8 sxi
Posted: Jan 6, 2013
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Electrics fail while driving and return when stoped
 2003 1.8 Club
Posted: Jan 19, 2013
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Battery flat
 2006 1.8ies
Posted: Feb 3, 2013
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Alternator not charging
1998 2.0 ls 16v
Posted: Jul 9, 2013
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Headlights flashing when driving
 2008 1.9tdi sri
Posted: Aug 13, 2013
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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.