Car wont start, alternator gone?
 

I’ve got a 2000 Saxo VTR 1.6, was involved in a crash before i bought it and was starting fine, started the repairs, took the smashed headlight out, new wing. However now when i go to start it i can hear the alternator click once and then it doesn’t start. All the lights on dash and stereo work fine. I’ve used a battery tester and the battery is fine at 12V. I was just wondering is it because I’ve got the headlights out it won’t start, or would it start without headlights therefore the alternator?

It will still start without the headlights.

Has the car been left out in the wet over night without a bonnet?

Could be your alternator has corroded and seized.. Try spraying it with WD40.

its had a bonnet on, but no bumper or headlights so chances are it probally still seized up, tried tapping it with a hammer but made no diffence, i will try wd40 and see if that works thanks

have now tried using WD40 and still no luck so im guessing its fucked lol, is it best to buy a brand new one or would a second hand one be alright?

i dont think it will be your altenator, the car will still start without it, will just run the battery flat

you mean starter motor???

all i get when i turn the ignition on is one loud-ish click so my first guess was its the alternator.