How to Test Alternator - FD3

[FD3S Efini]

Did replacing the alternator fix the fault mate as mine has the exact same syptoms as yours and would be handy to know if you sorted it

[leeroy_25]

Sure Did mate.. All the lights went out as well.
Now I have flooded the motor this morning and cannot get it to start at all! Great! If it\'s not one thing it\'s another!

Lee

[FD3S Efini]

Cheers dude wherebouts did you get the alternator and is it easy to replace?

[leeroy_25]

Hi There, Got one from a breaking thread on here. Ebay is another option or there are a couple of breakers about yo coud try. I am sure if you put a wanted out you\'ll get an answer.

Easy enough to change.. Just take the intercooler hoses out of the way and undo the bolts to release the belt tension. remove the plug and main wire. (disconnect battery first). Then take the main pivot bolt out and the tension bolt and you should be able to wriggle the alternator out from under the bracket. i.e leave the bracket bolted in place. Its a bit of a squeeze past the little water pipe by the main pivot bolt but it goes. I did mine in and out in under 30mins.

Good luck,

Lee