alternator

  1. New battery, light still on dash

    13 plate seat ibiza 1.2 petrol. Car died, battery light came on. Jump started fine, light went off and then wouldn't turn over later that day and light back on. Replaced the battery, car turned over fine but battery light still on and window switches are sluggish, radio and interior lighting...
  2. Anyone got a wiring diagram for the charging system (alternator) on a 2006 2.0 TFSI?…

    Basically, had a noisy AC pump and decided to replace it. Put it all back together, and now the battery light is on the dash constant. Without having a multimeter to test anything (lost my old one), just yolo’d it and bought a new alternator. Fitted the new one, and the problem hasn’t gone...
  3. Battery Drain Problem

    Hi, I have had some helpful replies from this forum so thought i'd try my luck with this issue. I have an issue where my battery will drain after being sat for 2 days, so far I have changed the following: (changed alternator at time I was doing injector, pulley and aux belt) Battery...
  4. HELP ! STUCK ON HOLIDAY! Alternator problems

    Hi all, I am stuck on my holiday, cause my car won't charge the battery when driving. It started by the battery indicator blinking while driving, and soon I had to pull over the car at the battery died. Got towed to a workshop - they charged the battery. After driving about an hour the same...
  5. Engine bay rattle noise

    I have a 2015 Seat Leon 1.2 TSI ST, It has 108,000KM on it. So about a few months back a rattling/whining noise started coming from the engine bay, it sounded like it's from the passenger side, at first i thought it was a normal sound it wasn't too loud and also thought it could be because of...
  6. Alternator Clutch Pulley

    Hi folks, Looking for a bit of advice to make sure I'm not being an idieot I'm trying to remove the alternator clutch pulley as its seized. Tried testing it and it wont spin either direction. I bought the correct spline tool for doing the job but cant for the life of me get the clutch off. I...
  7. lukecupra2001

    is my alternator dead?

    starting to get a few problems with the old girl now but the biggest one is this... :help::help::help::help::help: the last few days ive been driving along and then all off a sudden all power is lost, revs drop and the battery light comes on and nothing else. i have to stop turn key to off...
  8. leon alternator belt change - how?

    Hi, i have a 2001 seat leon cupra. i believe the alternator belt has snapped. it has air con so i need the dual sided belt which i have got. is this an easy job and if so any help on how to do it would be greatly appreciated and secondly is the car safe to drive to a workshop (about 2...
  9. Leon tdi alternator pulley fell off

    Hi there, Has anyone had an alternator pulley fall off their leon whilst driving? Mine came off on thursday night (1st April of all days!), first thing I noticed was the battery light came on and the power stearing failed as you would expect, then a bang as the pulley departed the car and...
  10. RaggedLob

    Alternator belt replaced- still squeaking :S

    My 2002 1.2 Squeaks harshly on startup, so i id the usual thing and had the alternator replaced, the garage taking half my monthly part time wage :( But at least it would be fixed... Except it wasn't. I picked it up the next day and it still makes the same noise, was told it may just need...
  11. Alternator 115 tdi

    Me and the father in law are going to have a go at changing the Alternator on my 115 tomorrow. I have a general idea of what to do, but would appreciate it if there was any advice/tips etc. I also need to know if there are any Torqe bolts, if so what size? t50 t60 etc... From what I...
  12. Guinness

    testing alternator

    Right well im a bit nackerd with the alternator lark and have swapped to a new alternator. Can anyone tell me how test the alternator at the alternator using a multimeter. I need to identify if its a cable or if its the new alternator. The new alternator if anything is worse, so Im thinking...
  13. Guinness

    Releasing Alternator Belt Tension

    Right boys n girls I have a new alternator and need some info. Not that much I get the principles of how to take the alternator out as I have done a few on lesser spec cars with out a serp belt. Anyway how do I release the Serpintine Belt Tension thus to get it off the alternator. Also...
  14. Noisy Alternator?

    Tonight the missus came in from driving my car and complained about a horrid noise from the engine and the battery warning light flashing. I have been out and had a look but can't see anything obvious - and no warning lights. Started the car and everything seems fine, then the noise starts...
  15. Bobby.Gee

    LCR Alternator

    MY LCR has developed a ridiculously loud high pitched squeel which goes away when you wd40 the alternator for about two minutes then comes back. Its driving me mad and the dash lights flicker aswell which i think is linked to the alternator issue. I think its Fubarbed! So whats the...
  16. Alternator Part Number?

    Hi folks, Think my alternator is goosed. Does anyone know what part number replacement I need? 2001 Toledo 1.9TDI 110bhp. What current rating do I need? 90Amp?:think: I think its a BOSCH unit....but haven't had a chance to check it yet. Thanks.
  17. tdi alternator

    Hi all just been quoted £304.00 supply and fit new alternator by local stealer, has anyone had one fitted recently ,if so is this price about norm cheers
  18. When does the alternator charge???

    Hi all, I'm trying to get some more info on the logic behind when the alternator cuts in to charge the battery. The car in question is my partners 1.4 2003 Ibiza 1.4 sport. I have noticed in the past that it only seems to cut in once the engine has been revved past about 2100-2200rpm. I'm...
  19. PhilW

    Checking Alternator

    Is it just a case of putting a multimeter on the main fuse in the engine bay, one of those metal ones and seeing if its showing any current? I think my alternator is dead as the battery light is on and the engine dies after about 30 mins of driving which sees a fully charged battery drop to...
  20. How to remove alternator (TDI 110)...Help! Advice please ASAP!!

    As the title says.....:confused: Looks pretty tight in the engine bay.....have removed the intake pipe to get better access to tensioner and alternator but still unable to fathem out how to take alternator off?? Any tips, advice or general info would be really greatfuly rec'd guys - need...
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