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Volvo C30 Diesel Generator Fault

My 2012 Volvo C30 diesel is throwing a fit. I'm getting reduced engine power, a warning light, and she's struggling to start. Lights are flickering, and the codes say something is up with the generator. Mileage is at 80053 km. Anyone seen this before? I suspect a defective generator, and the repair cost is around 960€.

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A 2012 Volvo C30 diesel is experiencing reduced engine power, warning lights, and starting issues, with flickering lights and error codes indicating a generator fault. The suspected cause is a defective generator, confirmed by a garage, requiring a full replacement. The solution involves replacing the generator pack, resolving the issues despite the high repair cost.

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jonasschroeder82

Sounds rough. I had similar gremlins with my old Vauxhall Astra, but it was the regulator pack. Is your battery holding charge okay? Worth checking the simple stuff first.

isabellheld1 (community.author)

Cheers for the reply. Battery seems okay, but I haven't load tested it. The charging system does seem to be the culprit. When your Vauxhall was doing that, did it completely die on you, or did it just run rough?

jonasschroeder82

It never completely died, just ran rough and threw up a load of error codes related to the charging system. Eventually, the garage confirmed it was the regulator. If you're getting similar symptoms and codes, I'd get it checked by a pro.

isabellheld1 (community.author)

Yeah, you're probably right. Booked it in with the garage. It was the generator pack, as suspected. Full replacement needed which stings at 960€, but at least it's sorted. Thanks for the nudge to get it looked at!

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