V50 Electrics : V50 Diesel - Power system service urgent

[milese]

Right, I was going to change the alternator, but since I last posted the light hasn't come on again, no matter what load you put on it, and I havent really had the time to fit a replacement anyway.

The voltages are still the same really, so I think I am kidding myself if I think I'll be able to avoid replacing it......

But today it developed a squeal when turning sharp right. Does sound like a belt slip or similar.

I know the PAS motor and Alt are close together, and that people have mentioned having problems with both.

Any thoughts? Do they share a belt? Could I be lucky enough to just have a belt problem or are the lack of volts upsetting the PAS motor?

Also, where is the PAS fluid reservoir?!

I did order a haynes but its not arrived yet!

Thanks for all the help.

[milese]

Just changed the alternator for a brand new Denso unit (£130 + Vat).

Now running at 14.5v without anything on and 14.35v with EVERYTHING on.

Quite a straightforward job, only pain was getting the alt belt back on. Managed to do it all from the top.

[rosebud]

Originally Posted by milese

Just changed the alternator for a brand new Denso unit (£130 + Vat).

Now running at 14.5v without anything on and 14.35v with EVERYTHING on.

Quite a straightforward job, only pain was getting the alt belt back on. Managed to do it all from the top.

Hi just read about your problem,which i am having now ,and would be interested to know if the new alternator has sorted it out.
Regards paul

[rosebud]

Alternator changed and this seems to have done the trick,thanks

[robgriff]

Originally Posted by Clan

it seems your alternator is not charging , you should have over 14v when the engine is running .
the 120 Amp alternator is most troublesome and is superceeded to the 150 Amp one , it will need software if this is the case to tell the car it has a 150 A alternator ..

Hi, I have removed a faulty alternator from my V50 2009 2.0D R-design. I cannot see any markings at all on it apart from a stamped number (GAA0116Y003). Do you have any advice as to whether this would be a 120A or 150A alternator? your help would be gratefully received

[Clan]

Originally Posted by robgriff

Hi, I have removed a faulty alternator from my V50 2009 2.0D R-design. I cannot see any markings at all on it apart from a stamped number (GAA0116Y003). Do you have any advice as to whether this would be a 120A or 150A alternator? your help would be gratefully received

It seems you have a non volvo alternator on there , just go for the 150A .. your dealer will look up the car factory details to tell you what it had as standard