jessicakoenig6

Croma Generator Issue

Hi, I'm having a nightmare with my 2009 Fiat Croma diesel. It's got about 240,928 km on the clock. Recently, I've been experiencing reduced engine power, a warning light has appeared, and the car starts poorly. Also, the lights are weak and flickering. I scanned it, and there's an error pointing towards the generator. Does it sound like a defective generator, or could it be something else in the charging system causing these issues?

A 2009 Fiat Croma diesel is experiencing reduced engine power, a warning light, poor starting, and flickering lights. An error code suggests a generator issue, which aligns with symptoms like dimming lights under electrical load. Replacing the generator is recommended as a likely solution, based on similar experiences and error indications.

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That sounds rough. I've got a Fiat Croma, and I had similar problems a while back. Reduced power and the battery light were the first signs. Did you notice any voltage drops when you put a load on the electrical system, like turning on the headlights and the heater at the same time?

Thanks for the reply! I did notice that the lights dimmed significantly when I used the heater and the car was idling. Did replacing the alternator fix it for you, or was it something else like the serpentine belt?

Yeah, the dimming lights were a big clue for me too. I took it to a workshop, and they confirmed it was the generator. The error memory also pointed to it. They replaced it, and everything was fine afterwards. Cost me around 960€. I'd suggest getting it checked out professionally just to be sure.

Thanks a lot! I appreciate the insight. Based on your experience and the error code, I'll take it to a trusted mechanic to get the generator replaced. Sounds like that's the likely culprit and it's not worth messing around with it myself. I'll post again when the work is complete!

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