D3 Alternator stuffed

[timdo1]

Hi everyone,

I posted this on another thread but no answers so I'll try again.

My wifes D3 started coughing and spluttering the other day. Then it wouldnt start. I jumped it and got it going but thought it was strange so i checked the voltage and it varies between 10 and 13.3. I think the regulator is gone so the delaer says it cant be replaced and the changeover alterator is $400.

Any ideas? Surely you can get a replacement regulator for these things.

By the way its a V6 petrol.

Thanks in advance

[DoctorJ]

My alternator also went s couple of weeks ago and I also was informed that they are not serviceable. So a replacement alternator was the answer and all is good mines a TDV6

Cheers
Julian

[Rohan]

My alternator also went s couple of weeks ago and I also was informed that they are not serviceable. So a replacement alternator was the answer and all is good mines a TDV6

Cheers
Julian

So it wasn't the led trailer lights then? :)

[Graeme]

There was a post on this forum not long ago advising that there is now a replacement regulator available, albeit made in China. Some rigorous searching should find it.

[CaverD3]

Also on DISCO3.CO.UK - Index (http://www.disco3.co.uk)

[DoctorJ]

Gday Rohan we think it was the LEDs that stuffed it either wsy wofk paid for it so im happy and havent had an issue since

Cheers
Julian

[DoctorJ]

Wow I really should check what im writing I havent even had an alcoholic beverage yet lol