Ve commodore alternator problems

Did check with a mechanic and everything seem ok.

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Ve commodore alternator problems

Remember Me? What's New? Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last Jump to page: Results 1 to 20 of Thread: False alternator warnings VE Berlina. Thread Tools Show Printable Version. False alternator warnings VE Berlina. Has anyone had this problem, alternator warning on dash screen. Alternator removed and tested by qual people not Holden dealer found to be not faulty. Auto elec states it is a known fault with the firmware of the ECU which creates false alternator warnings and shuts down feed from alternator and needs to be updated by Holden. Who do you believe? Bet I can guess what the outcome will be with the dealer. Has anyone pulled fault codes from your ECU to see what error codes have been logged? Id get Holden to look at it on the next service while they are there working on it.

Would be good to have any DTCs read by a mechanic who doesn't have an interest in making money off the servicing or blinding OP with science to make them go away.

View Full Version : ve l98 altenator problem. Unless you've done a sh! If so, why pay? If i buy a new alternator and that does not fix it?? There are quite a few fuses to go through. Have a look in the green owners hand book at the fuse location s.

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Ve commodore alternator problems

If you drive a VE Commodore, you know how important it is to maintain the alternator. One of the most common problems with the Alternator is the battery draining too quickly. Several factors, including loose wiring, a faulty alternator, or a defective voltage regulator, can cause this. If it is determined that the problem is due to a faulty alternator or voltage regulator, then it may be necessary to replace them to solve the problem. When your Vz Commodore alternator is not working correctly, it can lead to the engine stalling.

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Members Current visitors New profile posts Search profile posts. Take the car to a good mechanic and have it serviced - replace fluids, filters, check timing belt etc. Bought the car about 2 months back with about xxx kms on the reader and still under kms after the purchase. I don't have my efilive v2 any more too test it.. Bet I can guess what the outcome will be with the dealer. No local auto electrician could check the old alternator? Alternator removed and tested by qual people not Holden dealer found to be not faulty. I only read this thread today and I was thinking probably not an alternator problem. The alternator off our ve does not have a clutch like the new one coming, do i leave it on or swap. I drove over ,kms before experiencing any problems.

Are you the proud owner of a Commodore Alternator?

Fingers crossed!! Hey mate, if the battery tests fine, it will be an alternator fault, VE commodores are extremely voltage sensitive and the best way is to check with a scan tool. Automotive Holden Commodore. So I bit the bullet the other night and bought a new alternator of eBay. I honestly couldn't tell you. There's a fine art to buying used cars - always try to avoid the dealership. When I started reading your problem I immediately thought Alternator! VE Commodore was notorious for electrical problems. In most cases a autolec will check the winding, machine the armature, replace the diode pack and drop some new brushes and bearings in, should be good as new again. These are the main point of failure, as the plastic can become brittle over many heat cycles, leading to leaking top end tanks and top outlets breaking off the radiator. Thanks again,will have a look around this forum looks very interesting. No can do, the car has to be tested to see what the ECU control settings are. As some have suggested, get a second opinion, you cannot diagnose a vehicle over the internet unless it is a very obvious issue. Bought the car about 2 months back with about xxx kms on the reader and still under kms after the purchase. I would recommend replacing with a geniune unit and NOT an aftermarket unit.