Alternator Help

[Guest krash]

My dads xantia is having trouble starting lately, and its been diagnosed as the alternator, does anyone know the product code for a new one or where i can get one as im having trouble finding him one, cars a 1.9 td on a p plate if it helps

thanks in advance ash

[Johndouglas]

its been diagnosed as the alternator,

 

 

Who by?

Does the car start OK with a full battery or a jump start?

 

There's a range of different alternators fitted to Xantias. It's important that the replacement matches the original. Also there's a range of prices depending on whether the unit is brand new or reconditioned. Best - if you can - is to get the old one off and take it to GSF or ECP to match it.

[Guest krash]

my bad turns out its the starter motor not the alternator

[Johndouglas]

my bad turns out its the starter motor not the alternator

 

 

:rolleyes:

 

In that case - there's checking to be done first - because it may not need a new starter motor.

Is the battery fully charged?

Check the battery terminals.

Check the earthing strap.

Make sure the terminals on the starter are clean and tight.

Can you hear the solenoid clicking.

Does the starter turn over at all?

[Guest krash]

Is the battery fully charged? check

Check the battery terminals. check

Check the earthing strap. check

Make sure the terminals on the starter are clean and tight. check

Can you hear the solenoid clicking. hit and miss

Does the starter turn over at all? hit and miss

 

basically it sounds like it on its way out sometimes its fine other times nothing

[Johndouglas]

As I said previously, it's best to take the old unit to match against the new. There are two different sizes fitted. One at 65mm dia. The other 70mm. Besides they may sell on a part exchange basis.