Wolverine27 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi allI made a rookie mistake today, by removing the battery to rust proof and respray the battery box, as once I finished I put the battery in the wrong way round. Hence a small bit of smoke came from the alternator (ouch) I immediately realised, and when I put it in the right way, the car wouldn't start, any tips on which fuse to replace as I am awful at electronics thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Wolfie,Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but your alternator is toast.And burnt toast at that.As a result, no current flowing in the ignition circuit and so it won't start.New or reconditioned alternator needed.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverine27 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Oh Christ, it's brand new too, is there a way to repair it myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 4536 wrote: I am awful at electronics Thats a no then, but another one.RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Cheaper to replace complete rather than try and repair and get it wrong.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUCAS-TYPE-16ACR-ALTERNATOR-MGB-LAND-ROVER-TRIUMPH-MORRIS-JAGUAR-AUSTIN-HILLMAN-/310455294890?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item484893dbaahttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPAIR-KIT-for-Lucas-15ACR-16ACR-18ACR-alternator-bearings-regulator-rectifier-/300792565797?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4608a25025Could just replace the bridge rectifier and hope you have not melted the insulation on the windings.http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=lucas+16acr+alternator&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313&_nkw=lucas+15acr+alternator&_sacat=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 New is it? Find the receipt and go try lying to someone. Ahem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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