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- (-) Remove Antara filter Antara
- (-) Remove C4 filter C4
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- 208 (2) Apply 208 filter
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- Corsa (97) Apply Corsa filter
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- Vectra (7) Apply Vectra filter
- Vivaro (10) Apply Vivaro filter
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- Zafira (14) Apply Zafira filter
Parts
- Alternator (260) Apply Alternator filter
- Alternator Bracket (5) Apply Alternator Bracket filter
- Alternator Tensioner (5) Apply Alternator Tensioner filter
- Amp (9) Apply Amp filter
- Battery (6) Apply Battery filter
- Door (2) Apply Door filter
- Tensioner (10) Apply Tensioner filter
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About Alternators
Vauxhall alternators work in conjunction with the battery to produce power for the electrical parts of the car. Vauxhall alternators function by turning the mechanical action of the car’s turning drive shaft into electricity. They do this through the use of rapidly-spinning magnets. This magnetic field in turn produces an electrical current, which is used to power the car electrics. The Vauxhall alternator is also essential for re-charging the car battery, ready to provide the spark necessary to start the car next time.
Alternators are generally quite small in size (a similar size to a roll of toilet paper) don't weigh much and are usually located at the front of the engine.
Usually most modern Vauxhall alternators are maintenance-free and may have a lifespan of a decade or more. Eventually, however, these rapidly-moving car parts start to wear out, made worse over time by dirt and extremes of heat and cold. At best you might experience lights that dim sometimes, or warning lights temporarily flashing on your dashboard. More seriously, a battery that is not being fully charged during motion may mean that your car is difficult to start, or that the ignition fails completely.
In some cases, such problems are put down to an older battery, but more often than not the real culprit is the alternator which is not successfully charging the battery. Check the voltage on your car which should be around 14 volts. Anything less than this and it is likely that the Vauxhall alternator is worn out and will need replacing.
Vauxhall trivia
- If you thought you were seeing mostly grey Vauxhalls on the road, your eyes aren't going funny. It's the most popular colour for Vauxhall cars.
- The Vectra C is a very popular car, especially among the police force, and it's now common to see car buyers desperate to pick up an ex-police Vectra for cheap. It is estimated that Vauxhall manufactures as much as 70% of the UK police forces cars.
- It's the Corsa that is, by far, the most popular make produced by Vauxhall. Even as late as 2019, there were twice as many Corsa sales as there were of any other type of car.
- A long list of celebs have been proud owners of the Vauxhall Corsa, including former Doctor Who star, Matt Smith (who sold his on eBay and gave the money to charity), Tinie Tempah, Claudia Schiffer, Sean Bean, and even Colin McRae.
- The Lotus Elise might seem like a far way away from the average Vauxhall, but they do have some matching parts. Alright, so it's nothing engine wise, but the Corsa does have the same indicator and wiper stalks that can be found on the Series 2 Lotus Elise.