Alternator Caught on Fire!

1. Koum L-plater Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 60

   #1 24th December 2015, 13:47

   So yesterday while driving my car the Alternator caught alight. Luckily I got to it in time and dampened it out with my hoodie.
   
   Fire brigade were still called and they said it was possible that oil must of sparked off of something setting alight the alternator.
   
   Anyway, I've removed the old one now and its left very little damage other than the 2 wires that connect to the alternator being badly burnt (i've attached pictures).
   
   Am I able to replace just these wires? or do i need to cut them out and re-wire it. or... does it need a new Loom.
   
   Also are these the only 2 wires or has another been burnt away?
   
   All I need before Christmas!
   
   
   
2. Koum L-plater Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 60

   #2 27th December 2015, 19:55

   Anyone? At least tell me what cables should be there
3. Furioman Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2004 Denny United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 666 Ford focus 2.0 Saxo VTS

   #3 27th December 2015, 21:31

   Just two wires, cut out and replace
4. Koum L-plater Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 60

   #4 28th December 2015, 16:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Furioman Just two wires, cut out and replace

   Thanks!
5. Koum L-plater Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 60

   #5 12th January 2016, 22:15

   Okay so rewired it with new alternator same style etc. And still my battery does not charge :s can anyone tell me if you can bypass the starter motor and instead put a cable straight from the alternator to the positive terminal of the battery?
   
   Also why does the alternator only have 1 big cable coming off of it and then the plug. Does it not need to ground?
   
   Cheers Fred
   
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6. iSlayeR Established Member Joined: Aug 2009 King's lynn Posts: 2073 Turbocharged vtr

   #6 12th January 2016, 22:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Koum Okay so rewired it with new alternator same style etc. And still my battery does not charge :s can anyone tell me if you can bypass the starter motor and instead put a cable straight from the alternator to the positive terminal of the battery? Also why does the alternator only have 1 big cable coming off of it and then the plug. Does it not need to ground? Cheers Fred Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk

   
   i'd suggest checking further down the burnt out wires, you could still have a bad connection.

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7. Koum L-plater Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 60

   #7 12th January 2016, 22:59

   Oki dokes something to do after work tomorow, God damn it :/ also what is the connector called so I can buy a new one? As it's not in best of shapes, It's 2 pin and plugs in bottom part of alternator
   
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