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Dashboard warning on a Ford Galaxy?

I keep getting the 'Warning: Alternator, workshop' flash up on my Ford Galaxy and then the steering goes funny?

Asked on 31 December 2012 by julie

Answered by Honest John
Slipping aux belt to both the alternator and the power steering pump. Nothing too dramatic.
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