Alternator problems

Alternator: Device that generates the electric current that charges the battery.
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Battery or alternator failure

Opel Astra 2007  97275 miles
I've had an Astra 1.7 cdti Sport since 2007 and, some months ago, it was without being used for some days and, when trying to start the engine again, it did not respond. It was towed to the agency where it was checked and I was told the alternator was failing. It was replaced and the car started and worked properly. Some weeks later, the same thing occurred, and I was told it was the battery this time. It was replaced for another Varta, like the one it had, and the vehicle started. However, it is still happening that, if the car is stopped for two days, it won't start then. Next week, I'll be… Read complete
mave from United States 9 years ago  
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VANESSA from United States 9 years ago
I have your same car and all the electrical failures you are talking about are caused by the ignition key contact. The solution is to buy a spray for electrical connections and apply it in between the wires and in the ignition lock cylinder. Hope my comment helps you solve your problem.
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Tires creak

Opel Astra 2001  150000 miles
When starting my car and turning to any of the sides, the tires creak. But it is only in the first turns that this occurs, then the failure disappears and I can turn without any creaks. In case it has something to do, the brakes and alternator have been recently changed. Thanks for your help.
silas from United States 9 years ago  
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corinne from United States 9 years ago
Are you sure it is the tires that are creaking? In my case, where I park my car, there are some trees that release some tiny sticky drops due to the heat. So, if the vehicle is stopped for two days, the car and the tires are covered with this drops and that is why, in the first maneuvers, the tires creak. Or else, it might be that the noise is more like a cicada sound. When changing the alternator, was the serpentine belt installed? I do not know the car, but if the noise is like the sound a cicada makes, and your vehicle has power steering, it might be this belt that is failing.
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