Would a failing alternator cause lower MPG?
Im getting the 'Power System Service Urgent' Error and also hear a whining noise when stationary or driving. I'm hoping this isnt going to be a huge cost...
Just to add to this I spoke to FRF Volvo who quoted me £482 inc VAT for a 150 amp alternator as their system told them thats what one I would need, plus this is an exchange so I would have to collect it and leave my old one...
So i called Eurocar Parts they quoted me £187.05 inc vat for a 150amp one.
Now i also priced up fuel/oil/pollen filters plus oil and a local Indy garage to fill all in all it came to a total £415 inc any VAT...
So im getting the part without the hassle of exchange plus a mini (part service) including labour for nearly £70 less.
Theres a moral to the story here somewhere...
I think I will be getting the one from Eurocar parts, but how would I know if I already had a 150amp alternator already fitted?
What will happen if a fit a 150amp when my old one was 120amp???
Do i need a software update? How much would volvo charge for a one off software update or even a full software update?