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alternator repair
11. Feb 2010 at 16:51

I changed my alternator just before xmas and that has now died ( it wasnt a new one ) so Im trying to fix the original one as described in the maintenance section. Mine looks a bit different but not that much. There is reference to the brush/regulator pack, how do I know if it is that Huh

and where do I get replacement from Huh

the brushes do look very worn down but again not sure what they look like new Huh

looks like black sealant on the other side?

also where is my connection from the brush/regultor module to 0V is via the securing screws, the positive supply is via a spring contact
as is suggested could need cleaning. Any help Undecided

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charlie Senior Member Offline Posts: 662 sunderland Gender: Drives: omega td 2000 facelift	Re: alternator repair Reply #1 - 11. Feb 2010 at 16:56 the regulator on the first picture is the only part that is servable £70 from dealers £21.50from fleabay
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Kevin Wood Global Moderator Admin Team Offline Posts: 20377 Alton, Hampshire Gender: Drives: 3.2 MV6 (LPG), Westfield	Re: alternator repair Reply #2 - 11. Feb 2010 at 17:23 What were the symptoms when this alternator failed? kevin
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Re: alternator repair
Reply #3 - 11. Feb 2010 at 17:27

The battery light came on while driving and battery drains if left connected. Same symptoms as before xmas. I replaced earth wires etc the first time hoping it was that but ended up changing alternator. But does seem funny it has only lasted a few weeks before going again Huh

the alternator I put in came from an oofer but I have no idea how good that was Undecided

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Marks DTM Calib Administrator Offline Ex Member Posts: 25671 Northern Hemisphere Gender: Drives: Astra J, Mum Bus, Dexta Tractor, 108 DMU wip	Re: alternator repair Reply #4 - 11. Feb 2010 at 17:34 Thast not sealent, thats a melted casing! So new reg required
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Re: alternator repair
Reply #5 - 11. Feb 2010 at 17:35

If I was sure that the brushes were shorter than minimum spec (?), I'd be tempted to peel off the sealant from the end of the bit that holds the brushes, and then see if you can remove them. Then try e.g. a set of Vacuum-cleaner brushes for size. They file down v. easily if oversize in any dimension.

Edit: Or get a new reg. if that really isn't sealant. Grin

The valeo part number takes you to here, via google, but they have no stock just now:
http://www.woodauto.com/Component.aspx?Ref=VRG46517

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Re: alternator repair
Reply #6 - 11. Feb 2010 at 18:35

ali wrote on 11. Feb 2010 at 17:27:

The battery light came on while driving and battery drains if left connected. Same symptoms as before xmas. I replaced earth wires etc the first time hoping it was that but ended up changing alternator. But does seem funny it has only lasted a few weeks before going again Huh

the alternator I put in came from an oofer but I have no idea how good that was Undecided

Was that the one Daz got from me to give to you? It was a good worker when it came off car, but been on shelf in garage for 2yrs Undecided

Sorry its let you done so quick Embarrassed

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Re: alternator repair
Reply #7 - 11. Feb 2010 at 19:23

TheBoy wrote on 11. Feb 2010 at 18:35:

ali wrote on 11. Feb 2010 at 17:27:

The battery light came on while driving and battery drains if left connected. Same symptoms as before xmas. I replaced earth wires etc the first time hoping it was that but ended up changing alternator. But does seem funny it has only lasted a few weeks before going again Huh

the alternator I put in came from an oofer but I have no idea how good that was Undecided

Was that the one Daz got from me to give to you? It was a good worker when it came off car, but been on shelf in garage for 2yrs Undecided

Sorry its let you done so quick Embarrassed

Not to worry, its always a risk Thumbs Up!

Funny thing is by the time I had got lost in London chasing Daz around and then getting fine for congestion Zone, that alternator cost me more than a brand new one Grin

Will take this one to auto place and exchange it for one of theirs I think. Unless I can get another one somewhere else tomorrow. I want to sell Syd but he obviously doesnt want me to part with him or leave OOF Cheesy

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