Scrapyards & Scrapyard purchases.

[xantia_v6]

The old alternator was probably still producing 150A, but only at 12.5V, which would lead to an eventual flat battery, especially as the car likes to run the cooling fans after the engine has stopped.

Getting a new regulator module would cost more than the second hand alternator.

[CitroJim]

I keep forgetting just how much demand there is on a modern cars' electrical system..

Getting a new regulator module would cost more than the second hand alternator.

Indeed, definitely the case with my Pixo. £50 as against £230 for a new one as spares not available..

Reminds me, I have an AX alternator on my bench I must get working again...

[Gibbo2286]

Not many scrapyards like that left in the UK..............everything's got rather posh.

[mickthemaverick]

I have posted my tale about the recent purchase of a SATNAV unit here, but I thought I'd post this link to the breaker (alright, recycler! ) that I used as I found them both communicative and very helpful. They do seem to work with more Asian cars than European but then many of us have an Asian car anyway! So if you are after something a bit out of the ordinary give them a try:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/sarzbreakers