fiat punto starting problems

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i have a fiat punto 17td sx first of all the starter was turning slowly then not at all and now i have the battery light on all the time when it does eventually fire up could this be starter and alternator gone together any ideas anyone???

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> i have a fiat punto 17td sx first of all the starter was turning
> slowly then not at all and now i have the battery light on all the
> time when it does eventually fire up could this be starter and
> alternator gone together any ideas anyone???

I could easily just be a weak battery.

If you're handy with a multi-meter (5 quid from Maplins), you can check the
voltage. IIRC, 12.7V is a good battery, 12.6 weak and 12.5 poor. Test while
the engine is off. Fire up the engine and check that the voltage is
immediately higher; say somewhere about 13V, but It will drop to way below
12V while cranking. The voltage rising above 12.5-12.7 with the engine
running will confirm your alternator is okay. The lower the figures, the
weaker the battery.

Betcha it's just the battery to replace.

Good luck,
Paul