Car wont start, alternator gone?

[aaron9924]

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?

[Paulp]

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.

[aaron9924]

Originally Posted by Paul

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

[aaron9924]

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?

[Cov_Rob]

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

[citroen_saxo_vtr]

you mean starter motor???

[aaron9924]

Originally Posted by citroen_saxo_vtr

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.