Car wont start, alternator gone?

1. aaron9924 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Cowden Posts: 99 Saxo Vtr Mk2

   #1 17th April 2010, 15:30

   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?
2. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #2 17th April 2010, 16:04

   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.
3. aaron9924 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Cowden Posts: 99 Saxo Vtr Mk2

   #3 17th April 2010, 16:31

   Quote:

   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
4. aaron9924 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Cowden Posts: 99 Saxo Vtr Mk2

   #4 17th April 2010, 17:49

   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?
5. Cov_Rob Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Coventry Posts: 498 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo

   #5 17th April 2010, 18:10

   i dont think it will be your altenator, the car will still start without it, will just run the battery flat
6. citroen_saxo_vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2006 Norwich Posts: 2823 Vectra sri 2.6 v6

   #6 17th April 2010, 18:13

   you mean starter motor???
7. aaron9924 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Cowden Posts: 99 Saxo Vtr Mk2

   #7 17th April 2010, 18:28

   Quote:

   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.