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[Adam]

Can anyone tell me what models this alternator comes on? Hopefully Gen 2 RX?

 

Looks like a single square plug and the big terminal on top. I'm getting battery and handbrake light flashing randomly so looking for a spare In case mine is on its way out!

 

 

[Adam]

OK. Looks like it's an Gen 2 RX Alternator.

 

Still interested to know if other alternators suit.

Im pretty sure its My 97 2.5. Im not at work so cannot check my chart but I think Ill have one.

 

Posted at the same time! Cheers. I'll try source one locally first

[RX25SE]

I think that so long as the plug has the same number of wires, they will work.

 

Confirmation is needed.

 

Maybe yours just has worn brushes?

[Adam]

That is also what I've heard about the wires, Jase, not 100 percent sure either though.

 

Are the worn bushes an easy repair, Jase?

[RX25SE]

Yup.

 

Rear housing off and you will see them. New ones need to be soldered in (some have brushes as part of the regulator) from what I recall of the Mitsubishi ones.

 

Just dress the field rings (the two rings the brushes rub on) with some fine emery. If they are badly grooved, machining in a lathe is the better option, but not critical for a DIY repair.

 

If I can find one in bits at work, I'll take some pics. (You will have to wait for the film to be developed though)

[Adam]

Thanks Jase. I think im gonna grab another one anyway. But I would like to give re bushing a try aswell

[Adam]

93-98 wrx, gen 2, 97- 98 forester are all suitable models - thanks to Ben for this info.

[Beckers]

Who's sexy hand was that ???

[Adam]

Mine bby