levi_shadow10
Fiat Albea Battery Sensor Issue
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A 2002 Fiat Albea with a gasoline engine is experiencing slow starts and flickering lights, particularly at idle, suggesting a potential battery sensor issue. The problem may be caused by corroded battery terminals or a faulty voltage sensor. Cleaning the terminals and testing the battery are initial steps, but if the battery is fine, the voltage sensor is likely the culprit. Replacing the faulty sensor resolved the issue, improving the car's performance.
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levi_shadow10 (community.author)
I'll clean the battery terminals first, but what was it like when your voltage sensor went bad? Did it throw any codes, or did the car just feel off? Also, was the voltage sensor the culprit?
danielhimmel59
Cleaning the terminals is a good first step. My Albea didn't throw any codes right away, just felt sluggish. Eventually, it barely started. Took it to the workshop and they confirmed it was the voltage sensor.
levi_shadow10 (community.author)
I checked the voltage sensor (it was busted!) and took the car to my mechanic. They replaced it, and now it's running better than ever. It set me back 315€, but now everything is fine.
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danielhimmel59
That sounds familiar! I had similar issues with my Albea: weak starts and dodgy lights. Have you checked the battery terminals for corrosion or had the battery load tested? If the battery checks out, the voltage sensor is suspect.