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My vauxhall astra 1.7cdti club model. alternator not charging battery?

i was driving along and suddenly steering became very heavy. car was checked by AA and i was told to replace the alternator. I purchased a second hand one and fitted but still same problem. believing the part was faulty i replaced 2 more brand new alternators and still same problem. since car has been checked and i was told now the ECU (located under the drivers side wing) is not commanding the alternator to charge the battery. Do i need a new ECU? Can you find me one thats fresh to be reprogrammed?
The part number on ecu is 0281011943. its made by Bosch.
Freddee, March 2010
Check the big wire from starter motor. Need to be plugged !

Yulyanmayl, July 2013
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