Alternator Brushes
Moderator: RichardW
Alternator Brushes
Hi There, I think the brushes on my wifes 1.1 C3 have just gone. I had the bonet up with the engine running looking for a water leak, when the engine faultered and smoke started coming from the vents on the alternator. I looked over the alternaor and saw sparks at the armature followed by a strong smell of burning, leading me to think the brushes have burnt out. Can these be replaced or is it a new Alternator ?? Thanks Peter.
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Peter.N.
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Hi Peter
I doubt that the brushes would cause all those pyrotechnics, I think its more likely that the diodes have gone short circuit and burn't the windings out. Brush/regulator sets are available very reasonably on ebay but before getting them I would be inclined to take the alternator apart and check the damage.
Peter
I doubt that the brushes would cause all those pyrotechnics, I think its more likely that the diodes have gone short circuit and burn't the windings out. Brush/regulator sets are available very reasonably on ebay but before getting them I would be inclined to take the alternator apart and check the damage.
Peter