Hi, I've just joined today and yes it's because I have a problem! My alternator has failed, the Daihatsu garage wants nearly £600 for a new one but, online I can get one for £150! However, I need to know if it's the 50 or 70 amp version that I need? It's a lovely grey 2009 1300cc version. Hope someone can help? Many thanks Gareth
Hi Gareth, welcome to Copenworld. Sorry I don't know the answer to your question. I thought looking at eBay auctions might help, but it seems a 50amp & 70amp are being offered for the 1.3 engine. This auction on eBay is for an alternator for the 1.3 engine. It states within the detail it is 70 amp. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Denso...Make:Daihatsu|Model:Copen&hash=item2c77ac260b Part Number DAN976 Belt Pulley R 55mm Additional information: number of ribs - 4 , pulleys - with multi-belt pulley , vehicle main current - for vehicles with 12V main current , rated voltage - 14 V, new part - , alternator charge current - 70 A However checking another auction for a 1.3 alternator gives the details of a 50 amp version. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAIHATSU-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item337045e92d Manufaturer : AUTOELECTRO Make/Model : DAIHATSU / Copen Engine Size : 1.3 Amp : 50A Connections : Stud (B+) & 2 T - Spade Block Fan & Pulley Type : (I) Fan PV4 Pulley Fixing Points : 2 Fixing Holes Part Number : AEK1894 If it was me I'd take a punt on on the 70amp Denso manufactured version in the first auction.
This is also the Dan976 model from Denso, so according to the first auction is the 70amp version, but is cheaper. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Daihatsu-...Make:Daihatsu|Model:Copen&hash=item43bf27afce
Take it to an alternator and starter motor repair specialist in your area. I had an alternator pack in a few years back, so I took it off and took it to a repair place. They refurbished it and I had no further problems for the time I owned the car. They did it in a couple of hours as well and as the alternator was easy to remove I was only off the road for one morning. The car was a bit rare so this was my easiest and by a long way the cheapest option.
Hi, i had the same problem with my old 126 and took it to a professional repair guy. He repaired it for a fraction of the price of a new one. As DaG said, its worth looking to see if there are any near you
probably interchangeable. According to the manual theres no difference to the engine mounting point or the alternator belt type or length so I would go for the 70amp. Especially if its cheaper.
