Rtx or Lucas alternator for Clio 182

[Nova]

Hi my stop light and battery have started to come on every now and then I've read this could be an alternator fault so have checked and it smells of burning.
I looked on euros and they have two brands rtx cheapest band then Lucas has anybody had an rtx or should I just get the Lucas.

Thanks

 

[NorthloopCup]

Have you checked the terminal on the alternator? Mine broke and gave the exact same fault as you’re describing - could be a cheap fix.
Regards replacement alternators, there’s quite a few different types, so just be aware.

 

[bloke]

rtx are absolute shite, lucas not much better now euro won the name. fitted a lucas on last year, faulty within 24 hours!!!!!!!!

 

[hipwell]

Went through about 3 rtx ones in 12 months on my old astra. Tried a lucas, died 6 month later, absolute shite both of em.

Get a new refurbed one from Renault or one from a scrapper

 

[Nova]

Have you checked the terminal on the alternator? Mine broke and gave the exact same fault as you’re describing - could be a cheap fix.
Regards replacement alternators, there’s quite a few different types, so just be aware.

I had a little look and seems ok mine seems to come on when at idel or when anything to do with heaters on but will go off if i just touch the throttle. I believe I want the 110 as got Aircon?

 

[hipwell]

Get a genuine mate, I'm all for cheap parts but the 2 mentioned are terrible.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-...479106&hash=item3f4de17cdb:g:qUQAAOSwZd1VbuNX

 

[Nova]

Get a genuine mate, I'm all for cheap parts but the 2 mentioned are terrible.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-...479106&hash=item3f4de17cdb:g:qUQAAOSwZd1VbuNX

That's not bad price is that one for Aircon?

 

[hipwell]

That's not bad price is that one for Aircon?

Yeah all 182s have air con so itl be fine.

20 quid back if you return yours too

 

[Nova]

Ah ok just see on euros they did 110 or 75 and both state they where for 182 but only more expensive ones said for aircon I'll drop seller a message.

 

[mattf4r]

I bought one from that listing, came the next day. Great service, worked out about £30 more than euro shite and it will outlast any RTX or similar I'm sure. Didn't bother sending mine back for £20 but still could be a small saving

 

[hipwell]

The 75 amp will be for a 172 cup which don't have air con.

All the others including your 182 use the 110amp one.

It's the same part number as the one shown here on Renault parts direct, but Renault Wolverhampton on eBay are cheaper which is the link I sent you.

https://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/parts/engine-parts/renault-clio-172-182-alternator/

 

[Nova]

It's actually cheaper than Lucas one I was looking at so if seller replys and says it's good then I'll grab one cheers.

 

[STEVE.M]

Ah ok just see on euros they did 110 or 75 and both state they where for 182 but only more expensive ones said for aircon I'll drop seller a message.

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/valeo/7005620

Valeo is the OE alternator.

 

[hipwell]

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/valeo/7005620

Valeo is the OE alternator.

Good find Steve! That's mega cheap for a valeo init.

Euros should be worried by some of the prices autodoc are kicking out for better quality items.

 

[Amos91]

Good find Steve! That's mega cheap for a valeo init.

Euros should be worried by some of the prices autodoc are kicking out for better quality items.

+£55 unless you can be bothered to ship the old alternator back to Germany...

 

[STEVE.M]

+£55 unless you can be bothered to ship the old alternator back to Germany...

Does it need to be more for you to bother?

 

[Amos91]

Does it need to be more for you to bother?

Probably! Pretty heavy item to ship back...

Although I just ran a quote, and its cheaper than I thought it would be! Might actually send it back then lol.

 

[STEVE.M]

Probably! Pretty heavy item to ship back...

Although I just ran a quote, and its cheaper than I thought it would be! Might actually send it back then lol.

I suspect you just email them and they get DPD to collect it from the delivery address.

Works the same way as their returns option £3.95 or so.

 

[Nova]

Did see that one when I googled the part number but went with one from eBay link as local reanult couldn't match that price as said it was different part number for one they had.

 

[STEVE.M]

Did see that one when I googled the part number but went with one from eBay link as local reanult couldn't match that price as said it was different part number for one they had.

Remanufactured parts have different numbers to brand new.

If you want one for tomorrow, just go with Wolverhampton Renault listing Hipwell posted above.