Alternator SDV6 concerns

[coopers1969]

Hi All
i had some issues with my 2011 SDV6 alternator throwing codes and not charging so i went about the long task of removing it in the process snapped the little sensor wire at the back of the alternator right at the connector , does anyone know where i can get another one and where does it go into the engine?? also i purchases a 180 amp alternator as i thought it would be what my car was fitted with based on the age and the model but when i got it out it is a 150 amp alternator, it had a sticker with land Rover dense AH22-10300-AB is this going to be a issue i run a twin battery and also tow a caravan with a 50 amp DCDC charger. i have the 180 amp charger coming from the UK as we speak. should i order a 150 amp alternator or will it be OK. any help will be appreciated.

[drivesafe]

The 180 amp alternator is not only OK, it will improve your recharging capability.

[coopers1969]

thank you that has taken 1 bit of stress out but would know the part number or description for the sensor wire at the back of the alternator is.

[Gravy]

Check this, its dual pin both wired.

1J0973702 Mure Pl51Wl

Its for a VW however looks similar

[coopers1969]

Check this, its dual pin both wired.

1J0973702 Mure Pl51Wl

Its for a VW however looks similar

thank you i will check it out.

[coopers1969]

well all done the little plug i had to get from a LR wrecker they cut one of a wrecked car. all went back in OK but a hard job on your back under the car, if it fails again would get a Mechanic to do it.
had the Gap tool on it and all seams to be charging correctly have seen for a very short time 156 amps from a 150 amp alternator. the 180 one purchased was the wrong one so had to get a 150 from my local guy not to bad he purchased the other one of me for close to what i paid for it.