tooquicktostop Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Does sound like classic alternator failure with the exception of the power steering going, that would be something I would be treating as a separate issue until proven otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmark Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 hi mate I had a alternator for a uk twin turbo refurb with proper nippodenso parts at south eastern auto electrical service there number is 01622 690004. they made a great job all done by postage . returned within a week and was £120.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M N Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Thanks mate that sounds great. I'll give them a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmark Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 if your alternator is like mine it will say nippodenso on it...... make sure you request genuine parts mate think the guys name was chris from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 If your crank damper isn't spinning round fast enough, your alternator won't charge anything. You need to test the pulley to make sure it's not broken. Because if it is and you spent all that money on a new alternator and fit, it will all be for nowt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M N Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 If your crank damper isn't spinning round fast enough, your alternator won't charge anything. You need to test the pulley to make sure it's not broken. Because if it is and you spent all that money on a new alternator and fit, it will all be for nowt Anything I should look out for? I did the old tipex thing and spotted nothing. I did hear a faint squeaking coming from the engine bay but it's hard to tell exactly where from as I'm nearly deaf in one ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Tell us exactly HOW you did the Tipex test, draw how you did it and photo it. I have a feeling your issue IS the crank damper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M N Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) Just put a line across the front of the pulley. Turned the car on and off a few times, revved it up a few times. The lines still matched up however the pulley itself doesn't look like it's in the greatest shape, but im unsure if it's bad enough to be an issue although I'm probably wrong. I'll go get some pictures. Edited January 8, 2017 by Karl M N (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Sounds like the alternator needs changing if you are sure all connections to it are sound. The manual has a diagnostic routine using a simple multimeter if you want to be 100% sure it's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M N Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Getting no output form the alternator. Suppose it's a better outcome than the crank pulley being the issue. It's also got some corrosion on it which is probably from when a coolant hose leaked onto it a few months back. Hopefully it won't be too much of a pain to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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