Alternator has given up after 6 months.

1. Aly Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341

   #1 30th April 2013, 13:38

   I bought my 106 about 6 months ago and when I bought it the alternator was dead, I tested it with my multimeter and it was only putting out around 10.5-11v and the battery light was when it was running.
   
   So I fit a new alternator and it was reading 14.4v when running and only dropped .1 or so with all electrics on.
   Over last few weeks I've noticed battery going flat and when I checked the alternator it's only putting out 12.4v, I put a new battery on today since the one that was on was old anyway and it's made no difference.
   
   The alternator had a 1 year warranty but has anyone else experienced one dying this quickly? It was a reconditioned part from Andrew Page and not new, also will 12.4v be enough to keep me going for the time being? During the day it's ok if I run with no electrics but on the night engine bogs down and the lights go dim.
2. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

   #2 30th April 2013, 14:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Aly will 12.4v be enough to keep me going for the time being?

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Aly Over last few weeks I've noticed battery going flat

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   Originally Posted by Aly on the night engine bogs down and the lights go dim

   Answers your own question really.
   
   If it's got a warranty, use it.
3. Aly Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341

   #3 30th April 2013, 14:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by rey Answers your own question really. If it's got a warranty, use it.

   The alternator had a 1 year warranty but has anyone else experienced one dying this quickly?
   
   Refer to my question.
4. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #4 30th April 2013, 16:38

   Why does it matter if anyone else has had the same issue? Just get the alternator replaced.

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5. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

   #5 30th April 2013, 16:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Aly The alternator had a 1 year warranty but has anyone else experienced one dying this quickly? Refer to my question.

   Sorry,
   
   yes I have had one die in 3 months
   
   That better poppet?
6. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #6 30th April 2013, 18:09

   Luck of the draw I guess. At least its 20 minute job on a saxo
7. Aly Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341

   #7 30th April 2013, 19:28

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   Originally Posted by Gandi699 Luck of the draw I guess. At least its 20 minute job on a saxo

   Yeah my mates have had some die after a month, it's my cars time of the month it seems everything is going wrong
8. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

   #8 30th April 2013, 19:32

   So if you knew people that have had alternators go after a month, why did you need to ask here?
9. Aly Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341

   #9 30th April 2013, 20:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by rey So if you knew people that have had alternators go after a month, why did you need to ask here?

   Well it's a forum I can ask what I want.
10. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

    #10 30th April 2013, 20:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Aly Well it's a forum I can ask what I want.

    Bit weird though.

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11. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

    #11 30th April 2013, 20:56

    Just like to say I actually lol'd reading this thread

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12. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #12 30th April 2013, 21:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Aly The alternator had a 1 year warranty but has anyone else experienced one dying this quickly? Refer to my question.

    No I haven`t bought mine(recon)from eurocarparts 3yrs later still running fine touch wood.
13. Aly Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341

    #13 30th April 2013, 22:17

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    Originally Posted by stevo67 No I haven`t bought mine(recon)from eurocarparts 3yrs later still running fine touch wood.

    Wish I used Euro car parts, this is the third time this year Andrew Page have messed up for me.
    Used Euro car parts for my clutch cable that snapped last week right part, quality is OE and was a good price.
14. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #14 30th April 2013, 22:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Aly Wish I used Euro car parts, this is the third time this year Andrew Page have messed up for me. Used Euro car parts for my clutch cable that snapped last week right part, quality is OE and was a good price.

    Might be gay but are you putting too much tension on the belt. See it all the time the belt gets tightened too much putting pressure on the bearing, bearing goes gay and alternator looses voltage and charging abilities.