Grande Punto Fiat Punto Dynamic 1.2 alternator

[coagulator]

Hi Everyone
I wonder if somebody could tell me the best place to buy a new alternator for my car its 2006 with aircon as it given up causing power steering to fail.

ive seen various ones but was worried if i need to buy genuine as i was reading in a thread they can cause trouble if not genuine ???

any help really appreciated julian

 

[MrDerv]

Are you sure it's the alternator and not a dead battery? What tests have been done to diagnose it?

Eurocarparts have a 20%off discount code running on their website at the moment

 

[coagulator]

Hi and thanks for quick reply, Yes fitted new battery first thinking it was that but no joy, i used a multimeter to check the voltage stays at 12.30 volts even with engine running i have checked all connections and cant see any breaks or bad connections.

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/F...ba1c0db1a9822c9f9c4f51d8399ffe8b2efe27&000012

found this one what do you think ??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-GRAN...ON-/281392575696?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

 

[MrDerv]

Providing yours has Aircon, then it should be a straight fit

 

[coagulator]

Hi Yes has aircon, was going to go with Europarts but i dont know the sale code they normally email it to me but i cant find it would you know this months code ?
thanks for your help

found it many thanks was great 35%

 

[cmosfxx]

Hi Yes has aircon, was going to go with Europarts but i dont know the sale code they normally email it to me but i cant find it would you know this months code ?
thanks for your help

found it many thanks was great 35%

Get an original fiat (denso) part ONLY.

 

[Snails]

Get an original fiat (denso) part ONLY.

Corsas have Valeo alternators on them which I think are of superior quality.
My alternator casing cracked about 3 years ago, went to the breakers, got one from a Corsa, was surprised to find that the OEM part is Valeo, installed it, works just fine.
I would suggest doing that, superior quality at a fraction of the cost.

 

[coagulator]

Cheers for the tips on alternators but already have one on order.

Is there a guide or how to on removal of alternator or removing tension off the belt as i had a real job with pry bar to ease belt off just want make it more easy when refitting.

thanks julian

 

[MrDerv]

Cheers for the tips on alternators but already have one on order.

Is there a guide or how to on removal of alternator or removing tension off the belt as i had a real job with pry bar to ease belt off just want make it more easy when refitting.

thanks julian

You'll need a spanner to move the tensioner. Place it on the bolt head of the tensioner pulley, and rotate it clockwise. This should free up tension on the belt and allow removal and refitting.

 

[coagulator]

You'll need a spanner to move the tensioner. Place it on the bolt head of the tensioner pulley, and rotate it clockwise. This should free up tension on the belt and allow removal and refitting.

many thanks i couldn't find that anywhere,much appreciated julian