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9th October 2017, 19:19 | #1 |
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2pin alternator in place of a 3 pin one
Car is an early 2000 year r75 with a m47r engine.
Can a Valeo 2 pin r75 Valeo alternator be used to replace a Valeo3 pin type? The plug looks like it will fit. Just purchased a brand new complete alternator of the 2 pin type yet my original has 3 pins. What does the third pin do? Do pins 1 and 2 have the same function? |
9th October 2017, 19:31 | #2 |
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straight fit, apparently the 3rd pin in the earlier one is redundant. What you cannot do is use a regulator having 2 pins in place of the 3 pin regulator and vice versa ( they are physically different ) but at the alternator level of assembly, you're ok. and, the later 2 pin one has a higher output. I have one in my bunker, I'm waiting for the old 3 pin one to die, I thought it had a couple of years back but a new regulator brought it back to life.
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9th October 2017, 19:47 | #3 |
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Thanks for quick reply
Thanks for your answer and explanation.
I will fit the unit tomorrow, I hope it don't rain! |
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see these links for diesel alternators.
all the diesel alternators, all years only use two connections, irrespective of the number of pins in the plug, which is a generic fit from the factory.On some petrol models the third pin was used for speedometer reading signals to the dash. Snagger
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How to remove CDT alternator from top & side :- http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=199608 Battery charge light problems on a diesel ? http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...3&postcount=64 Diesel charging FBH voltage supply diagram http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ght=cdt+charge How to identify voltage regulator type diesel http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...56&postcount=3 Last edited by Snagger; 10th October 2017 at 11:23.. |
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