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Volvo mechanic Kilkenny

  • 13-12-2011 7:31pm
    #1
    macgabhs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭


    My 2006 S40 has a whine coming from the engine bay and a "power system service urgent" message on the dash. I'm living down in Kilkenny city but usually get the car serviced in an Indy up in Dublin. I think it's an alternator issue and I'm reluctant to chance driving it to Dublin in case the alternator goes mid journey. Can anybody recommend a Volvo specialist in Kilkenny or failing that a mechanic who I could get to have a look.

    Any help is appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    swhyte027
    Closed Accounts Posts: 419 ✭✭swhyte027


    I'm in Kildare would gladly help a boards friend out in there time of need


  • #3
    macgabhs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭macgabhs


    Thanks for the offer. My wife's boss has recommended somebody just around the corner so I think I'll head there. To be honest I'm reluctant to drive any distance until I know what I'm dealing with.


  • #4
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,208 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    Alternator is most likely knackered, you'll need a new one.

    1.6 and 2.0D shares the same alternator as the Ford Focus C-Max, Kuga etc.

    Part No: 0 986 049 071

    http://www.x1-autoteile.de/index.php?site=product&brandNo=30&articleNo=0+986+049+071&groupnode=&genArtNr=4

    Ring a few Ford Garages and get a price including part exchange


  • #5
    Fishtits
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭Fishtits


    keithclancy wrote: »
    Alternator is most likely knackered, you'll need a new one.

    Nah, get it repaired, fraction of the cost and a better outcome.

    Alternator failure on these is a common issue, aftermarket repair component has been modified to address the original weakness, new units don't have this upgraded part thus will fail again.

    Just my tuppence worth... ;)


  • #6
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,208 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    Fishtits wrote: »
    Nah, get it repaired, fraction of the cost and a better outcome.

    Alternator failure on these is a common issue, aftermarket repair component has been modified to address the original weakness, new units don't have this upgraded part thus will fail again.

    Just my tuppence worth... ;)

    Repaired? ... Its only 150-160 euros when you return the original part.

    *Edit* ..well here anyway. ;)


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  • #7
    Fishtits
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭Fishtits


    E95 including VAT for a repair here - and you get the upgraded part fitted ;)


  • #8
    macgabhs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭macgabhs


    Fishtits where is here? I'm going to my mechanic tomorrow what is them common fault that gets repaired?


  • #9
    Fishtits
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭Fishtits


    Mac, take it to PM's


  • #10
    macgabhs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭macgabhs


    No bother PM sent


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