Peugeot 306 Alternator

Salsito · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:27 pm Post subject: Peugeot 306 Alternator

Anyone know if its easy to replace yourself? Mine is shot, have to recharge the battery every 2-3 weeks.

eltel · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:48 am Post subject:

Its a fairly easy job for a confident diy'er, are you sure its the alternator though with what you describe it could well be the battery on its way out might be worth getting it checked first.

Salsito · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks, i'm pretty sure it is as I can charge the battery, i'd imagine if there was a problem with the battery itself then it wouldnt charge/hold a charge well.

eltel · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:39 am Post subject:

Salsito · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:46 am Post subject:

Thanks.. you can tell i'm no vehicle mechanic... Smile

nbear8 · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:16 am Post subject: Wonder

I wonder if you fan belt is loose? Do you hear squealing sometimes just after you start the car? I would make certain it is the alternator as I find they either work or do not if it was not working I would say the battery would go down way faster than a week or so

Salsito · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your input.

I don't get any "squeeling" at all.

I've tested the voltage across the battery fully charged - just under 13 volts. Connected with engine running nearer 15volts so I guess from that the Alt is working as it should.

My only thought now is something is slowly draining the battery faster than its being charged, my daily commute is around 12 miles each way (mostly dual carraigeway) so it should be chargeing ok.

I'll suck it and see, I've left the radio off to see if that is the cause of the drain.

nbear8 · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:36 pm Post subject: is it ?

I wonder if you have a light in the book that is staying on or in the bonnet? Faulty switch or is the radio staying on ? Still worth a second to check the belt is tight as it reduces the alternator's ability to charge if it slips. It maybe worth getting a load test (often free on the battery) .