Hi - Wanted to ask what kind of cost is reasonable for an alternator replacement on a 201O Vogue SE? I've seen posts that its a difficult job taking 3 to 4 hrs labour? First quote i got from an independent was an eye watering 858.00

It all started with the dreaded bong and error message "charging system fault" swiftly followed by numerous error messages and tft screen meltdown. Luckily was able to carry on driving despite the electronic shutdown and got home.

Thanks!

I had the following done a couple of months ago after have a lovely flock of bird from Aux pulleys & tensions it wasn't a cheap job.


They did the Alternator and water pump because we already had the front end off. there was movement in the shafts on both so thought it was a good time to start.

total bill for 9 hours labor and all the parts was £1300 The MOT Track days Test Dummy

2007 Vogue SE TDV8

I did the job myself and it took me all weekend. The Alternator and belt etc (brand new Denso) from Dan was about £300.00 so I'm suggesting £550 labour is about right as its a pig of a job to get the connector at the back of the unit off and then back on again. If I had to do it again, I think I would pay someone!

I bet your car has done between 75 and 85 k

Is the alternator definitely not charging? I had the same error message on a 2010 S/C and it needed a modified bit of wiring along with a firmware flash. Alternator was fine but the warning and lights were all telling me otherwise. I can't find the TSB right now but there was one for this.

These alternators get turned off by the charging module when the battery is full to save a drop of fuel.

I needed a new alternator, but, at the advice of my mechanic, had it refurbished rather than replace. Advantages: cheaper, still OEM, said better as they get properly tested, unlike the new ones. Disadvantages: two-day wait while they sent it off to be rebuilt. Highly recommended. Now, if it's a software issue, even better.

Thanks all . went with a replacement as the garage had an opening to do the work. Couldn't stay off the road and needed the car back asap.

I got 79k out of it so I guess it was due to be replaced (spot on with the mileage guess wealy)
Would have liked to have got a second opinion but didn't want to risk making the problem worse (they catch fire the garage was saying?)

The cost of an LR OEM Denso alternator was 425.69+VAT and 4 hrs labour+VAT. Although saw plenty on-line prices 100.00 cheaper.

All is running smooth and just keeping fingers cross I don't get any new suprises for at least 6 months!