Alternator failed on my 07 CDTI

[GAZB]

The alternator on my 2007 Accord CDTI went today , not bad considering my cars done 187k , its been really noisey lately and today all the warning lights come on and the battery went flat , would it be best to get it fixed or just get a reconditioned alternator , can anyone recommend a good place to get a good recon alternator and will I need to fit the shorter belt with a recon alternator.

Thanks

 

[Salim]

I personally went for a used one, but would recommend getting the new pulley and possibly front bearing along with the shorter belt. theirs a diy here how to change the pulley somewhere.

 

[GAZB]

What will the noise be the clutch ratchet in the alternator and how much to fix that fault

 

[davecmr]

New pulley is around £70-£80 I think thats got the clutch in. I got a fully re-conditioned alternator for mine and fitted the shorter belt, you simply unbolt the idler pulley and throw it away (there is a diagram in with the belt).

 

[GAZB]

does the new pulley come with the bearing and are there any DIY to show how to remove and replace the pulley.

Thanks

 

[GAZB]

Got the car fixed today , a local electrical garage got me a new pulley in today and replaced it on my alternator for £40 + vat , I fitted it back on my car this afternoon and all is well again , all in all a cheap fix , the same pulley if id bought it from Honda would of cost me £75 then id of had to pay someone to remove and replace it so I saved a good bit of money.

 

[Attaboy]

B)

 

[davecmr]

Thats good news when I enquired it was dealer only for that pulley.

 

[F6HAD]

B)