Hi all!
I'm new here so apologies if this thread is in the wrong place.
I'm hoping someone can shine some light on what may be wrong with my 2006 petrol Doblo (1.4L 8v FIRE - I think?), it's been having an electrical issue.
Yesterday I drove for ~1hrs15mins (mostly country roads + motorways), the van was running totally fine. However, as I got back home to the city and was waiting at multiple traffic lights, the van began to have electrical faults as I was slowing down for a red light.
With the engine running, I would notice the engine and battery light appear on the dashboard, and the power steering would stop working. This happened twice, each time I simply stopped and restarted the car and the issue went away.
What could be wrong? My first thought is the alternator, but I've just had this replaced 3 weeks ago. Could it be a slipping serpentine belt (the belt does squeal when I start the engine)? The car may be overheating, although the temperature light did not come on.
Also, I'm planning to drive this weekend, is it safe to do so?
Many thanks in advance.
Best,
Ross
I'm new here so apologies if this thread is in the wrong place.
I'm hoping someone can shine some light on what may be wrong with my 2006 petrol Doblo (1.4L 8v FIRE - I think?), it's been having an electrical issue.
Yesterday I drove for ~1hrs15mins (mostly country roads + motorways), the van was running totally fine. However, as I got back home to the city and was waiting at multiple traffic lights, the van began to have electrical faults as I was slowing down for a red light.
With the engine running, I would notice the engine and battery light appear on the dashboard, and the power steering would stop working. This happened twice, each time I simply stopped and restarted the car and the issue went away.
What could be wrong? My first thought is the alternator, but I've just had this replaced 3 weeks ago. Could it be a slipping serpentine belt (the belt does squeal when I start the engine)? The car may be overheating, although the temperature light did not come on.
Also, I'm planning to drive this weekend, is it safe to do so?
Many thanks in advance.
Best,
Ross