Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.6 Battery light

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Fri 19 Jun 2009 18:02
99 1.6 Battery light - liefy
Hi all,

This might seem a clear problem, but recently my battery light occasionally lights up on my dashboard for a few seconds at a time and then goes out. It tends to be on motorways I notice it more when cruising.

I had my alternator changed in March so I would hope it isnt that. Should I just get my battery checked out?

Thanks again
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Fri 19 Jun 2009 19:17
99 1.6 Battery light - Dynamic Dave
Should I just get my battery checked out?


A lot of places will do a free check, so it wouldn't hurt.

It's more likely to be an alternator or earthing problem I would have thought though.

Any power steering problems? The PAS system has an electric pump that relies on a good battery and alternator to function properly.
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Mon 29 Jun 2009 19:32
99 1.6 Battery light - liefy
It turned out the alternator was to blame, but I got it changed under warranty. Cheers

I have another slight problem you might have an idea on - I'll post it under a new topic, thanks
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