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Alternator change now cars in battery saver mode

Discussion in 'VE Holden Commodore (2006 - 2013)' started by Horbury, May 19, 2020 at 7:34 PM.

  1. May 19, 2020 at 7:34 PM #1
    Horbury

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    Just put the new alternator in my ve maloo 6.0l and now the volt gauge is reading 15v and dash came up saying battery saver mode...can any one help, cheers
     
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  2. May 19, 2020 at 11:49 PM #2
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    Was it a genuine, aftermarket or reconditioned alternator?
     
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  3. May 20, 2020 at 6:36 AM #3
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    It was new aftermarket one mate
     
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  4. May 20, 2020 at 7:46 AM #4
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    not auto8 i hope
    they have been having a very bad run
     
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  5. May 20, 2020 at 8:09 AM #5
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    I've heard many people have problems with aftermarket alternators as they don't communicate with the BCM properly.

    In my opinion you're better off with a genuine one even it's a second-hand unit.
     
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