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Koum
24th December 2015, 13:47
So yesterday while driving my car the Alternator caught alight. Luckily I got to it in time and dampened it out with my hoodie.

Fire brigade were still called and they said it was possible that oil must of sparked off of something setting alight the alternator.

Anyway, I've removed the old one now and its left very little damage other than the 2 wires that connect to the alternator being badly burnt (i've attached pictures).

Am I able to replace just these wires? or do i need to cut them out and re-wire it. or... does it need a new Loom.

Also are these the only 2 wires or has another been burnt away?

All I need before Christmas!

http://i.imgur.com/18aYUGA.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ckkQq6G.jpg
Koum
27th December 2015, 19:55
Anyone? At least tell me what cables should be there
Furioman
27th December 2015, 21:31
Just two wires, cut out and replace
Koum
28th December 2015, 16:56
Just two wires, cut out and replace

Thanks!
Koum
12th January 2016, 22:15
Okay so rewired it with new alternator same style etc. And still my battery does not charge :s can anyone tell me if you can bypass the starter motor and instead put a cable straight from the alternator to the positive terminal of the battery?

Also why does the alternator only have 1 big cable coming off of it and then the plug. Does it not need to ground?

Cheers Fred

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iSlayeR
12th January 2016, 22:56
Okay so rewired it with new alternator same style etc. And still my battery does not charge :s can anyone tell me if you can bypass the starter motor and instead put a cable straight from the alternator to the positive terminal of the battery?

Also why does the alternator only have 1 big cable coming off of it and then the plug. Does it not need to ground?

Cheers Fred

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i'd suggest checking further down the burnt out wires, you could still have a bad connection.
Koum
12th January 2016, 22:59
Oki dokes something to do after work tomorow, God damn it :/ also what is the connector called so I can buy a new one? As it's not in best of shapes, It's 2 pin and plugs in bottom part of alternator

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