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Ozgirl
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VK executive sedan - EFI. About 18 months ago I had to get a new alternator. I am a single mum on a pension so bought one from the wreckers. Took it to an auto electrician who replaced the regulator (regulator on outside) and no problems til recently. Battery started undercharging, lights dimmed etc. It killed my battery, a friend gave me an almost new one, was fine for a week, now same problems. If it is my alternator, can I use one from my old EA Falcon? Auto electrician said no 18 months ago, but I didn't ask why. I have a "spare" connection hanging off the wiring to/from the alternator, but there are two connections already on the alternator. An auto electrician tested both battery and alternator and said both were charging (he did the test while revving it - doesn't sound right to me). He also said he didn't know what the extra lead was but as there were two connected, no worries.
Well as I am living close to the bone, week to week, it is a major worry to me. Any clues? Can I really NOT use an alternator from another car? Another alternative is one from my daughter's car, an old 3 cyl Suzuki about the same vintage as the VK.
I have a mechanic friend who can swap alternators for me, whereas I can't afford an auto electrician. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
The old alternator I got rid of 18 months ago had a Holden label on it. I can't remember if it was the Bosch - 45 amps, or the Hitachi 60-70 amps.
Well as I am living close to the bone, week to week, it is a major worry to me. Any clues? Can I really NOT use an alternator from another car? Another alternative is one from my daughter's car, an old 3 cyl Suzuki about the same vintage as the VK.
I have a mechanic friend who can swap alternators for me, whereas I can't afford an auto electrician. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
The old alternator I got rid of 18 months ago had a Holden label on it. I can't remember if it was the Bosch - 45 amps, or the Hitachi 60-70 amps.