hey guys ive got a mini sprite 1275spi n reg 1996 im wondering which alternator i will have? and can i get a bigger one as im having problems with it starting up n stuff and i got a new battery about 6months ago and ive got a 12"sub two 6x9's and a 900w amplifier aswel so need the extra juice any help would be great!!
David x.
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, Dec 03 2009 10:52 PM
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Posted 03 December 2009 - 10:52 PM
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Posted 03 December 2009 - 10:57 PM
just go for the higher rated 70amp one anyway matey. its an upgrade that i do with every mini i get
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Posted 03 December 2009 - 11:49 PM
all injection engines already have the 70amp alternators, if you have problems with starting its not going to be a problem of the alternator, unless it is faulty or you are trying to start the engine with your sterio on full volume
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Posted 17 December 2009 - 10:29 AM
all injection engines already have the 70amp alternators
All the SPIs i have seen have 45 amp... though the book says 55 amp...
MPIs have the 65amp unit...
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Posted 17 December 2009 - 10:33 AM
all injection engines already have the 70amp alternators
All the SPIs i have seen have 45 amp... though the book says 55 amp...
MPIs have the 65amp unit...
Agreed, i've just had to change mine after the regulator blew and it started overloading/doing nothing.
Being an SPI i'd stick with the "book figure" and get the 55amp. Unless you need the extra power - then stick with Darkscamp's recommendation.
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Posted 17 December 2009 - 10:44 AM
dave, does it just not start on the key or will it bump ok?
does the battery not hold charge over a long period even if its been charged overnight?
id try assess if its either having the charge drained when the cars off OR if the cars not chargins it when its running.... thats assuming it is an electrical problemo
J
does the battery not hold charge over a long period even if its been charged overnight?
id try assess if its either having the charge drained when the cars off OR if the cars not chargins it when its running.... thats assuming it is an electrical problemo
J
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Posted 17 December 2009 - 05:55 PM
all injection engines already have the 70amp alternators
All the SPIs i have seen have 45 amp... though the book says 55 amp...
MPIs have the 65amp unit...
Yeh probibly. I know the one on mine was a 70 amp. Perhaps the later 95 > cars have a 70amp? Purely speculation
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Posted 18 December 2009 - 11:58 AM
all injection engines already have the 70amp alternators
All the SPIs i have seen have 45 amp... though the book says 55 amp...
MPIs have the 65amp unit...
Yeh probibly. I know the one on mine was a 70 amp. Perhaps the later 95 > cars have a 70amp? Purely speculation
Aye - lots have been replaced it seems and the 'factory spec' has never met whats been presented in front of me to be honest :s
think its down to what parts rover had in that particular week
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