Suzuki Samurai Alternator Problem

[scottn]

Hi Guys

I have a 1996 (N registration) Suzuki Samurai. I would be grateful for any advice or guidance you can give me...

I called the RAC out 2 weeks ago as I was unable to get the car to start (after parking at shops for 5mins). RAC diagnosed the alternator as faulty and took me to my local garage.

The garage found nothing wrong, I drove car as normal for a day or two. Then I lost electrical power (dimmed lights, heater, radio, wipers etc) when driving home and drove straight back to the garage.

They have now found the alternator is faulty and are having problems getting a new alternator. The existing alternator has no markings or part/model number on it. Apparently there are upto 5 or 7 possible alternators, they have already tried 3 (without success) and the supplier is unwilling to send anymore incase they don't fit.

Has anyone else experienced any similar problems? Or can anyone advise on a course of auction?

Thanks
Scott
scott@aruadh.co.uk

[generation-x]

hi scott
wot you need to find out is is the engine/sammy a jap or spanish import
 this will help sort your problem out m8y

simon

[scottn]

Hi Simon,

I havent been able to find out, am I right in thinking the glass might be a clue as to the cars origin? Any other ways?

Cheers

Scott

[generation-x]

if your runnin standard rear lights how many reverse lights u got? also on the indicator stork wot side are the indicators on?

simon

[scottn]

indicator stork on the right, reverse light on the left

[larry]

Hi scott i have the same problem as you i recon because of the year your vehicle is spanish i run aux lights and a large stereo system i am ordering a bracket from rocky road in the states and i will be fitting a delco alternator im going for one thats 130 amp but you dont have to be that greedy but will be cheap to buy also avaliable from  the breakers your alt will either be 30 amp or 45amp ,definatly not manly enough .my zuk is a jap ,i heard that spanish zuks can take a bigger alt without the mod bracket ? cannot confirm

[Evilgoat]

Certtainly the Vit was available with a 75A Alternator on the CFI engines as this is what I run on mine.

If you have the part number I have a spare unit that requires a refurb, probobly cost you about £20 ish.