Alternator replacement

[Ashes]

Anyone replaced the alternator on their D3?

I have the battery warning light on and it has been diagnosed as an alternator fault.

I need to replace it before the family holiday, leaving Saturday 9th.

Anyone know who makes a replacement? Bosch/Other?

[Graeme]

Can you not find an auto electrician to look at it in time? If might only need new brushes and a clean-up.

[Tote]

I had one fail at about 20,00 Km, alternator light cam on but it was still charging. Dealer replaced under warranty.
Regards,
Tote

[Jamo]

I did and posted the procedure here:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-zone...placement.html

[Ashes]

I've got 2 auto elecs near me which I'm ringing tomorrow. Just need to done quickly and correctly before Saturday. Landrover can do it for me but need a cheaper option at the moment.

[Jamo]

I think it needs to be the correct part. The D3 has a sophisticated charging system. PM drivesafe if you need more info.

[Ashes]

New alternator fitted today by LR. They were competitive on the pricing and were good enough to squeeze me in. No more red battery light.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

can you get the old one rebuilt?

[Jamo]

When mine went, it was not possible. It was actually the circuitry stuff at the back that went, not the mechanical stuff. The replacement alternator was a modified design and I understand that alternator failure was common on early builds, it's just that my car was running a lot, so the charging system wasn't as taxed. After installing the new one, I realised that the old one hadn't coped properly ever.

[CaverD3]

The D4 3.0 has the alternator and starter motors in a more protected spot. They learned from the TDV6. I think the 3.0 was designed by LR then went into the Jag the 2.07 was designed Citroen/Peugot/PAG then went int the jag and modified for the D3/RRS.