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I just changed my alternator because it wasn't charging my battery. The problem is my battery light is still on, check battery showing healthy 12.5v it is the right battery. The alternator charges it at...
I have a Ford Focus 1.6 petrol (2001) and have recently been experiencing starting problems with it. I assumed it was starter motor, but now I'm not so sure as it started first time the following day,...
I own a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel. For the past two week, the car has started displaying a message on start up. The message says “Limited EPB” but goes away after a few seconds and drives fine. Should I ignore...
My Nissan X-Trail makes an awful screeching noise when it starts up, yet rights itself once I get moving. Can you tell me what’s going on?
I experienced alternator failures on two Chevrolet Matiz. The first was replaced under warranty. The second cost £211.51 to replace, the work done at a Green Flag Breakdown-appointed repair facility. That...
My car, a Citroen C4 1.6 HDI, broke down with a very loud cracking noise from under the bonnet. The franchised dealer found the alternator drive belt was breaking up due to road grit ingress and the noise...
My Honda Accord's alternator packed up a week ago. Had it replaced with new belts. It made a screaming noise on full lock when I put the Air Con on as I got home. Drove it that evening to pop round to...
There seems to be a problem with the locking system. Battery was bought new 10/09/12. Alternator belt 'went' and battery dead as a dodo 03/03/13. Alternator drive/serpentine belt replaced, power steering...
I've just bought a 2006 Mazda RX-8 with only 32,000 miles from a local independent dealer. The alternator on the car has failed after only owning the car for three weeks, resulting in a recovery by the...
I keep getting the 'Warning: Alternator, workshop' flash up on my Ford Galaxy and then the steering goes funny?
 

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