2003 Vauxhall Combo altenator

2003 VAUXHALL COMBO
55,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PAULEO
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my combo 1.7dti won't start the side lights are on though the switch is off, the alternator gets hot while battery is connected and smells of burning, once the battery is disconnected the alternator cools down.
Feb 9, 2010 at 10:45 AM
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DAVE H
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start by replacing the alternator .. you may have a bad wiring short
Feb 22, 2010 at 7:00 AM