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In the majority of cases fitting a new regulator/brushes fixes an alternator. I am trying to think of a reason why your original alternator still doesn't charge after you fitted the new regulator/brushes. After you fitted the new regulator/brushes did you push the plastic cover down over the slip rings to release the brushes allowing them to contact the slip rings?
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If I put the alternator back together and spin it, perhaps via a drill, should it produce "12v" DC? I'm unclear if I need to supply it with 12v to start with. I've read on web sites it does and does not need 12v supplied to it. macafee2 |
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An alternator is designed to produce appropriate currents and voltages when connected to a battery. If a car battery is disconnected when the engine is running the alternator output may go rogue and could damage the alternator regulator and car electronics. Last edited by Synchromesh; 26th March 2023 at 18:16.. |
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