3rd Gen Alternator

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:18 am

Weird. The one on my 3g was the same as the plug on my 4g (why I was able to fit a 4g alternator instead)

Maybe there's a difference in the plugs between pre-face and post facelift 3gs?

fefelarue · Post by **fefelarue** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:38 am

Must be that. It's so frustrating, I've just been quoted £312 for the correct one from my local garage!

Can no-one help me out?

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:09 pm

£312?
That's ridiculous...

What's wrong with your old one? Have you not got an alternator repairer near you? (I must admit, I don't now either - they closed 2 years ago

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prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:22 pm

Hi fefe, how do the part nos./ coding on the one supplied relate to the codes I supplied you on my previous post? 300 odd quid does sound a bit steep, however, is that fitted price, or supply only?

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:23 pm

As wurly suggests, it may also be worth your while getting your existing one fault diagnosed.

Post by **Vtecmec** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:26 pm

£312, that's a bargain, the 4th gen one is £500+.

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:27 pm

Or recommence your dialogue with Hondaboy and buy his spare for 50 quid as long as it's fit for purpose. The disparity in the prices you've been quoted also suggests there are several different types and outputs of alternator available.

Post by **Thebusofwoe** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:30 pm

If all else fails then I can test/re build them. Have 2 apart being rebuilt atm.

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:31 pm

Good intervention, thebus.

fefelarue · Post by **fefelarue** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:03 pm

prelude91 wrote:Hi fefe, how do the part nos./ coding on the one supplied relate to the codes I supplied you on my previous post? 300 odd quid does sound a bit steep, however, is that fitted price, or supply only?

I'd have to check later, as I'm at work at the mo.

That's for supply only :S

Honda quoted me £399 today (again, for supply), with an ETA mid-way through march!

It looks like it's probably going to be a rebuild job, I just kinda wanted a shiny new one haha.

I just don't have a patience to order a third one and find that's wrong as well, I think I'd take a crowbar to the bonnet if I had to send another one back.

I'm waiting for a reply from hondaboy, but how much would you charge for a rebuild Thebusofwoe?