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Vauxhall Adam Overvoltage Errors

Vauxhall Adam (2016, gasoline) throwing overvoltage errors. 164614 km. Multiple fault codes, system failures, weak starts, general electrical weirdness. Suspect battery issue. Anyone seen this?

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matsblade17

I've got an Adam too. Had similar electrical gremlins a while back. Is it constantly throwing codes? Mine was, and it turned out to be a bad connection somewhere messing with the voltage readings. Check your grounds and connections before diving into replacing parts.

susan_feuer2 (Author)

Yeah, constant codes. Which connections gave you trouble? I've checked the battery terminals, but haven't gone deeper yet.

matsblade17

For me it was a ground near the alternator. Check all the main grounds you can find. Honestly, tracing it was a pain. I eventually took it to a shop. They found it pretty quick with proper tools. Might save you some time and frustration. Sorry can't be more specific!

susan_feuer2 (Author)

Appreciate the tip. Workshop diagnosed a heavily discharged battery. New battery and reset cost 290€. Seems sorted now. Cheers.

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