Need a alternator

[Chao C. Yin]

When I was driving home tonite from work, all of the sudden half of my dash's warning light came on, including the battery/alternator light, and the car begin to idle a little rough, and the headlight became dim.

Anyway, I drove it home, which is not very far away, ran a voltage test, the alternator was not charging.  So my 12 month and 2 weeks old (just outta warranty) Bosch Alternator died on me tonite. :V:

Pissed me off........

Anyone suggest a place to get a replacement alternator? or recommandation on brand? or someone has a spare one laying around?

I thought Bosch products is as good as aftermarket replacement gets, but guess not in my case.

Luckily my mom has picked up her new Jeep tonite, so I get to drive her Mazda around for the time being.

[KevinBuckham]

I've heard bad reports about pretty much ALL after market replacement alternators for DSMs.  Some think they are just crappy, and others think it may be the heat that kills the voltage regulator on them.

It is probably best to stick with the expensive factory part.  (Or find an alternator off of a Talon in a wrecking yard.)

Good luck!

-Kevin

[Chao C. Yin]

Thx Kevin:

Now another question.  Are all 90-99 Alternators the same? (besides the Canadian ones are 90amp and US is 75amp)

Basically I want to know if I can use any alternator removed from a turbo DSM 90-99

thx.

[Chris Andrews]

I got mine from Lordco, I can't remember the price, but it was really good.   Just tell them that their competitor (____ Auto Parts)  has a slightly cheaper price and they will match it.