Hi , just had my cambelt done..10 miles down the road and the alternator light comes on , resulting in no power steering.So , possible loose wire , but where is the alternator?..I can see the turbo and the aircon compressor..but no alternator , can someone give me a clue please?.Thanks.
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Assuming that this is the 1.7DTI engine (which says Vauxhall on the top of the engine), the alternator will be immediately below the air con compressor. It is also driven off the same drive belt. It would be worth checking that the drive belt has been refitted correctly, as it has to be removed to change the cambelt.
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Thanks for that astrabob , the belt is ok , but I am only getting 0.5v on the blue/white wire , and no charge voltage at the battery.
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Also check for good solid power at the large red lead.This is the main charging output lead to the battery.The blue/white wire is the warning light circuit.hth
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