alternator

Hey gang, first post. Thanks for having me. I have just installed a ctek with 100ah lithium battery but it's only charging at 13.7v Using a multimeter while engine running; At battery 14.7v At ctek input 14.3v Output of ctek 13.7v Is this low? Thanks

Alternator removal and maintenance section from the workshop manual

I've been chasing my tail with this issue for over a year now. Literally spent a couple of thousand trying to sort it and it still won't fix the issue. The garage I use are at a loss too. I have a start stop error on the dash. Also, if I start the van and let it idle, it won't charge the...

Do i need to program anything to change battery in T6.1 2020? The battery is 3 years old and lose the power pretty fast, almost down to 11,9V So i need to change the battery to something better.

Hi! I'm stuck with my clients, fault on the car. I have a Caravelle T6 from 2016 July. I was driving last night when the red light came (battery logo on the dashboard). I used my bluetooth OBD to check : 12,2v when engine running, to 11,7 then I stopped the engine. I checked the voltage...

After less than 250 miles and 4 one night trips our alternator is faulty. Luckily we got home and AA came out and confirmed alternator was root cause Advised to get replaced locally but our Camper dealership requested the work is completed at their service centre. So we have to get AA to low...

Hi all, I’m hoping for a bit of advice regarding some issues I’m having with my van. My battery light is on, my battery isn’t charging, and I’m struggling to figure out if it’s an alternator, battery control module or wiring issue. I’ve scanned the van and I’m getting a 02252 code, although I...

Hi guys, Looking for some help. Recently, my 150 Highline has had an issue with the lights pulsing, bright then dim, constantly. Also, when the ignition is turned off, the infotainment system turns itself off due to ‘insufficient battery charge’. I’m also not sure that my start/stop system is...

Hello all I Got these codes coming up Anyone can tell me what it is ? Van is 2019 with 120k miles on It seems like fans are coming on quiet often even after short journeys sometimes Plus alternator is charging at 15 volt when engine running and when not running battery showing 11.9 volt...

Hi all Does anyone have a guide to for service mode so I can change my alternator I am getting a regulator code and the alternator is not Charging. I have fixed a broken yellow wire from the positive of the battery to the alternator but still not joy which I believe is part of the smart...

How long should it take for a dealership to fit a new alternator?

Hi I have a Victron alternator charger and a 100/30 mot charger, just wondering if there is an issue with the 2 charging the battery at the same time? How does this work? Thanks

Hi If the smart alternator that’s fitted to my T6 needs replacing, Will it need to be configured in the engine management, or is it just a case of swapping the old hardware with the new. Thanks

Good afternoon . Just when I thought it was safe to go back in the water ....! Just had a little weekend trip to Horsey , Norfolk from the South Coast when I have another problem . Driving down the M11 at full trot , the steering becomes very stiff , like no power steering stiff , and a red...

Hi just looking for some advice I have fitted a new alternator to my van the original one was a valeo I picked up a new one from the motor factors gave them the part number off the back of the alternator and they have matched it up for me but it seems like the one they have supplied me is a...

Is ok to leave the IBS cable disconnected from the battery negative? I have a voltage sensitive relay for charging my secondary battery and the mechanic told me with this cable off I'll have costant voltage (transporter T6 2015). Thanks

Hello everyone, On our 2015 T6, after having a new auxiliary drive belt tensioner fitted, we now notice a squealing/screeching belt sound when we have the steering wheel at full lock. Our garage reckons it has shown up a problem with the alternator pulley tensioner. Now saying that we can't...

Does anybody have a procedure for replacing the alternator on a VW T5,1. I have seen a video of pulling it out through the bottom but this is not really feasible. I have also seen a video with full bumper and radiator removal (Radiator in service positive) which looks a of work to replace an...

There is an option when buying a Beach Camper T6.1 of adding a battery and alternator with more capacity. Do you know what's is the new capacity and if the new battery capacity is for the motor battery or the leisure battery? The Beach Camper model does not have the option of adding an extra...

Has anyone successfully disabled the smart alternator to allow a simple battery isolator to charge a second battery?