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[sprite cab]

Hi all!!! *waves*

My 1.3 '96 Mini Sprite (spi I think) is misbehaving more than usual, I just cant get her going!

She'll click, but wont start, and I'm desperate!!

I've changed the battery earth strap and cleaned up all the terminals, so its not a weak earth.

After jump starting her, I've used a multimeter to check the battery voltage, and I'm lucky to get 9v, and this drops when I rev it!!

The battery charge light only comes on when jumped and even then it doesnt everytime, and it doesnt stay on, although is should surely, seeing as insufficient volts are getting through?

I changed the battery, and this was ace for 1 day, but that evening I was back to square one!

I'm guessing my alternator isn't charging, and therefore I need a new one. My mate says that an alternator of a MK3 Fiesta ('89-95)....is this correct? Been looking on Ebay, but just dont want to buy the wrong one and get stuck!

Please help! Thanks!!!

[fikus01]

alternator regulator is packing up!! give it a whack with a hammer and it shud get you about temporarily til u can buy a new one!! if u get a day out of tapping it you'll be lucky!!

[sprite cab]

LOL....Big hammers are always the answer!!

But I need a permanent fix, and dont fancy carrying a hammer with me wherever I go!!

Cheers tho!

Any ideas on what alternator I need?

Edited by sprite cab, 20 November 2006 - 08:54 PM.

[Big_Adam]

nissian bluebird alternator fits.

[fikus01]

as long as its got the right pulley eh adam

[Big_Adam]

*mumble grumble*

sodding pulleys.

*mumble grumble*