Alternator Part Number / How To Find Used

[sifaan]

Hi

 

Since service.citroen.com is blocked from Sri Lanka (and at the moment I don't have access to the downloaded version) could someone help me with

 

1. part number for the alternator for car VF7DCRFNF76343402

2. in case of buying a used alternator, what other C5's (first generator otherwise, or maybe even 406) can I get parts from?

my mechanic tells me there are two types of connectors - the socket/plug ("comm" model, that I have), or another type that has a screw/bolt - but are there any other differences I need to watch out for?

 

Thanks!

/Sifaan

[paul.h]

The alternator Citroen part no. comes back as 5705 6N and RP 98 018 953 80 but then lists 4 different 120 amp ones against this part no. An exchange one is listed as 5705 HA and RP 16 088 810 80 but again the same 4 are listed.

Valeo SG12S077

Valeo SG12S051

Valeo SG12S

Mitsubishi A 003 TB 2691

 

This part no. is listed against most other Citroen models so maybe you just need to find one with a 120 amp alternator.

[coastline taxis]

sifaan hello man where you been. you've been a member for years then weve never heard from you for ages. Hope everything is ok. Sifaan tell your mechanic that the black plastic on the back of the alternators can be switched from muti plug to bolt on terminal very easily as there just a push pin fit Remove the two 8mm nuts and just swap them over . All valeo alternators share the same size bushes so he can literaly repair yours with parts taken from any valeo alternator and its the regulator that controls the output. Hope to hear from you soon

[sifaan]

thanks paul / coastline for the help; will talk to the mechanic and see about a repair option.

 

(and things are generally OK, except the C5 always finds something to keep me occupied - most recent drama was a crack in the windscreen that required me to import a glass from UK. and then it turned out to not have the mount for the rain/light sensors, and had to get down a regular mirror since the electric one couldn't be mounted on it!)

[coastline taxis]

you've got to be the most devoted c5 fan I've come across

[ESL57]

All the bits for these alternators are on Ebay as kits.  They are best rebuilt from those parts and a new clutch pulley for the drivebelt fitted while it is off.

[sifaan]

Just an update - had it taken out and took it to a guy specializing in alternators and he was able to fix it (cost ~30 pounds) - the rotor coil had burned out or something. And then refitted for 8 pounds :)

the mechanic (more experience with Pug) said on the 406 etc if they repair the comm type alternator the battery light comes on on the dashboard and that's why they don't go for it. I anyway don't have a battery light on dash, but the battery shop confirmed the alternator is giving a good output

 

 

@ESL57 - getting stuff from UK to Sri lanka takes time (unless there's someone known traveling who can hand carry it