Mr. Death

First off, I was driving yesterday and I looked down to check my rpm's and noticed that the gauges were all not working then the car started sputtering and finally died. Conclusion, alternator went south . I got my room mate to come and boost me and the car started with ease but only lasted a couple of blocks. I have an extra alternator but am not sure if it's good. My question to you, is there a way to check to see if an alternator is good or not when it's not installed on the car? I checked my Haynes manual and found nothing. THanks..

Rick

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

go to ct and tell them to check it free

Mr. Death

Cool, thanks. One more question, Will an alternator from a 90 si work on a d16z6. Thanks.

Rick

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

no idea... there are two diff't alternators that Honda commonly used, Nippon Denso and Mitsubishi I think. I think as long as you got the same ones, it should be good. I mean I think the difference is in the pulley, one is ribbed belt, the other is v-belt.??

DaleatRT

yeah it will

Gunmetalef

what about a d15 and a b16?

imported_viper_2_4

yup, thats what I did, they are cool about it.....give you the voltage it is putting out and everything....

imported_Dawson

yeah i used a a6 alternator on my d16z6 but the b to d series wont work

Gunmetalef

but n e b series will work with mine?
or should i get b series from that gen or whats the dilly
and i'm assuming getthebelt for the same one he alternator is going to be from

Mr. Death

I ended up going to Partsource. They checked my alternator and charged my battery for free!

imported_Dawson

yeah i think for a first gen b16 you would use like a 90-91 teg alternator but im not 100% sure

Gunmetalef

hmmm .... k on idle lights dim and RPM's drop.. getting a rebuilt one to 90amps would fix this right