Volkswagen Golf Alternator Problems

Problems mentioning the Alternator on the Volkswagen Golf
Lights not bright
 1990 1.6 gl manual
Posted: Mar 23, 2008
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Cutting Out
 2003 1.9 TDI
Posted: Sep 25, 2010
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Steering locking and cutting engine out!!?
 2001 1.6
Posted: Aug 17, 2011
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Idling
 2004 1400 cc
Posted: Sep 3, 2011
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Car revvs itself
 2003 1.6 Mk 4
Posted: Mar 5, 2012
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Acrid exhaust smell, failure to start
 2007 170hp GTI TDI
Posted: Jan 6, 2014
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Rough idle, lumpy, engine holding back when accelerating, hunting sometimes help!
 2003 1.6 16v Petrol 93.000 miles
Posted: Jan 26, 2015
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BATTERY DRAIN
 2006 1.6 FSI
Posted: Feb 10, 2015
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Front passenger door not locking/unlocking
 2006 2.0 tdi Sport
Posted: Jul 23, 2021
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Steering locking & engine cutting out
 2007 Golf Match TDI 105
Posted: Aug 25, 2023
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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.