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    Alternator

    I need to replace my alternator so i bought a 2nd hand re-conditioned unit as a replacement. I was going to fit it myself but as with everything on my car i've run into a problem

    My current alternator has a plug type connector running to the battery & starter;




    but the new one doesn't have a place to plug this into;


    The pug opens at the top so i am guessing the connections can be taken out;


    So my question is can i some make the new alternator work with a bit of re-wiring or do i need a new connector or another alternator.

    Cheers

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    The two red wires on your plug go to the battery, crimp both of them onto a ring end and put it where the big nut is on the new Alt,
    The Blue wire will go the smaller nut on New Alt
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    Quote Originally Posted by GRN_VAGN View Post
    The two red wires on your plug go to the battery, crimp both of them onto a ring end and put it where the big nut is on the new Alt,
    The Blue wire will go the smaller nut on New Alt
    Presto, he's on it!
    The blue wire is part of the exciter circuit, goes on the smaller nut on the new alt like Mr Green said.

    Man that wiring is tiny!
    Upgrade to 4/2 gauge wiring if you've got the time to make some new leads.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GRN_VAGN View Post
    The two red wires on your plug go to the battery, crimp both of them onto a ring end and put it where the big nut is on the new Alt,
    The Blue wire will go the smaller nut on New Alt
    Quote Originally Posted by ryana89 View Post
    Presto, he's on it!
    The blue wire is part of the exciter circuit, goes on the smaller nut on the new alt like Mr Green said.

    Man that wiring is tiny!
    Upgrade to 4/2 gauge wiring if you've got the time to make some new leads.
    Problem solved, thanks lads.

    I love the MK2 section of this forum. No bullpoop, just good helpfull answers

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    Quote Originally Posted by walshydub View Post
    Problem solved, thanks lads.

    I love the MK2 section of this forum. No bullpoop, just good helpfull answers
    And i dont, and never have owned one LMAO
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