Volkswagen Polo Alternator Problems

Problems mentioning the Alternator on the Volkswagen Polo
FAN BELT
 2000 1.11
Posted: Mar 14, 2010
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Electronic hydraulic power steering
 2002 1,9tdi
Posted: Sep 3, 2010
5
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Erratic idle and difficut to start.
 2003 1.2S
Posted: Sep 20, 2010
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Putting headlights on turns radio off
 2001 1.4
Posted: Oct 14, 2010
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Car suddenly loses power and instrument panel resets?
 1998 6N
Posted: Nov 13, 2010
3
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Glow plug pre-heat + sticking/stalling starter motor
 2004 1.9 sdi manual
Posted: Dec 14, 2010
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Non Starter, just a "Clunk"
 2000 1.4i se 16 valve
Posted: Jan 14, 2011
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Car wont catch, sometimes revs itself
 2000 1.0L
Posted: Feb 25, 2011
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Car intermitantly wont start.. only happens occasionally
 2000 1.0L
Posted: Feb 28, 2011
5
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Electric problems
 1994 1.3 CL
Posted: Jul 11, 2011
4
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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.