C3 engine cut out problem.gh

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C3 engine cut out problem.gh

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Hi there. Bought a 52 plate C3 HDI 16v a couple of weeks ago.
Car had a flat battery before I purchased it which I have since
Replaced. Never starts straight away, always needs a couple goes.
Main problem is that once started and I set off driving, as soon as I come
Up to a junction or roundabout and apply the brake and change down
The gears the battery light comes on and the car dies. Does this around
3 to 4 times until it's been driven a while. Doesn't just happen when
I apply the brake either. I can be coming up to a roundabout, having dropped
Off the accelerator at a speed of 25 ish, drop into 3rd and it happens.
Majority of the time the car recovers if I gun the accelerator but there is a severe
Loss of power. I've had people say it's air in the fuel system but it's a self
Bleeding engine I've got apparently. Alternator? I never get any of the other tell
Tale alternator signs though.
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