Alternator issue

[Levigibb]

I'm slowly getting into the car scene and just recently swapped my bike for a ph2 Clio 172 (03) don't know much about them but the altinator blew on its way to me it's smoking from the altinator when the key is in not turned the engine on yet my friend seems to think it's just the wiring as its smoking without engine being on ? And also far chance but I know nothing about them would a vectra altinator fit as I have one lying around and no spare cash to buy another one Cheers Levi

 

[General Dave]

Possibly alternator seized and its the belt smoking? Is the aux belt still on the alternator pulley?? If it isnt i WOULD NOT start it - you'll run the risk of the aux belt getting caught up in the cambelt, then it'll be goodnight for the engine!

If it is the alternator, google alternator refurb in your area. It'll be cheaper than replacing it.

Good luck.

 

[Levigibb]

Possibly alternator seized and its the belt smoking? Is the aux belt still on the alternator pulley?? If it isnt i WOULD NOT start it - you'll run the risk of the aux belt getting caught up in the cambelt, then it'll be goodnight for the engine!

If it is the alternator, google alternator refurb in your area. It'll be cheaper than replacing it.

Good luck.

The belt is still on and cheers for the help I'll give it a try

 

[Budgie]

would a vectra altinator fit

No. No it would not.

 

[Amos91]

Oh school holidays.

 

[Levigibb]

Oh school holidays.

Find out who people are and what theve been threw before you act like a kid youreself bud probably done more than you