alternator

Had a bad smell in car this morning (no not another one of my farts! lol) Defo a burning smell,,bonnet up and it seems to be coming from the alternator and the casing is red hot! Engine management light has been coming on and off a few times the past 2 weeks and is now on permanantly, could...

anyone know how i can measure the alternator output voltage? haven't got a multimeter but have got vagcom anyone know how i can do this with vagcom?

Car is a 1.8T 2003 Leon Cupra Been told by guy at local garage that i need to replace my alternator ASAP as it is making a noise. There is a horrible like metal grinding noise, more so when cold - that is getting gradually worse, plus i get the occasional Alternator Light flicker on the dash...

I noticed at the weekend whilst doing a service on my LC, that the alternator belt was looking in poor shape. Is it easy to change? I don't have a haynes manual at the minute so not sure what the process is. I'm guessing that the alternator moves and is the tensioner for the belt but not sure.

Found out today that my alternator for my LCR has started squealing, sounds to me as the bearings are wearing out. :( I've been looking for a replacment or a fix, seems as tho replacements go for around £150 for refurbs. Even seen some on ebay for £150ish aparently a new replacment. What I...

Hey all Just wondered if any1 could tell me a roughly how much it would cost 2 have an alterntor belt fitted on my car Cheers Duke

In the last couple of days my alternator warning light ( one with the battery ideogram) has started to flash but only when I am going up a fairly steephill. Ok going on the flat, down hills and at speed on the motorway. Checked belt for any slack etc and appears OK. No other symptoms. Have...

Took car for mot on monday and tester advised that I should get the "cluth on the altenator" changed as it is making a noise. I have heared it coming from the engine bay but don't know what/where it was coming from. Is there such thing as a alternator clutch and where is it? how much does...

Hello folks, Got my cambelt/tensioner/waterpump/aux belt replaced around 500 miles ago. Yesterday noticed a vibration noise coming from the engine and the aux belt squeals when idling if I turn the wheel slowly. Looking at the belt, the aux tensioner seems to vibrate a lot when idling...

If your Traction control or ESP warning light comes on after about 10 minutes of driving and won't go off until you turn the engine off, then there is a Strong possibility that your "Load Signal" cable has snapped. Unfortunately due to a slight Design flaw in the wiring loom, it seems to be a...

How easy is it to change the alternator on these cars?? Im needing a new one as the bearings in mine are f:censored:d so they are whining etc. The alternator is still charging the battery though. Also does anyone know where I will get a re-conditioned alternator from. Am I right in thinking...

Hi, I was about to change my main beams to Osram Nightbreakers when I noticed this on the alternator and a few areas around it. There doesn't seem to be a leak anywhere, I've checked the oil filter, brake fluid reservoir and coolant and can't find any problems. There's no leaks from the...

Hi all, I was out and about today and the battery warning light came on. There is no lose of power and all electrical auxiliaries still work fine. I have checked the V-rib belt and that is tight and turning therefore, still working the PAS pump and hopefully the water pump. Does anybody...

04 plate Cupra TDI :) for the last 2-3 months my ar has got a little noisy lets say. With no revs turning the steering wheel i get a horendouswretching noise from the engine. With revs no sound at all. It also happens on full lock, low revs, like when parking her. Im told that the...

just wondering what size the alternator is in the cupra. Anyone here know how many amps it kicks out?

Trying to remove the alternator on my 02 Toledo 1.9tdi. I take it there are two bolts that hold in it? If there is another one, where is it? Cause the alternator is stuck fast at the moment.

Right guys looking to uprate my alternator think my current one is only 60a looking for around 120a do you knw of any that are straight swap and how easy they are to fit??

what tool is required to loosen the belt?

going to attempt it with my uncle ;later.. easy enough what tools are required?

Has anyone experienced this before? when i start the car and leave it idling the alternator does not seem to charge at full capacity, it is not until I rev the engine to 2.5k that it gets going properly. I only noticed this as I have a rather power hungry install, and at idle, it can drain the...