Had to bite the bullit and buy a new one today as s/h unit packed up on way to work this morning. still going to refurb my old unit though, now got a new problem, book symbols on on the hevac. How do i get it off as beleive it was caused by the alternator and having to disconnect the battery.
 
Speedex750 said:
This is the same regulator, from the same supplier (no affiliation), set at 14.7v that I fitted to mine as per the response above. It runs around 14.4v once the start up drain is recovered and about 14v with lots on. Two years and 60K later it's been fine with no flat batteries. You can't be robbed at £12!

VR-VW010 VALEO ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR 12V * VW AUDI BMW PEUGEOT and oth * | eBay
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Only if you have a calcium battery. 14.7 is too high for a normal lead acid battery.
 
This is an interesting thread.

We rebuild alternators, especially the real expensive ones.

We can also, if needed, supply all the parts for you to rebuild yourself.
 
presume my book symbol on the hvac has been caused by disconnecting the battery as the heating controls all work, apart from bum warmers and windscreen looking like a zebra crossing when used,
 
Datatek said:
Virtually all automotive batteries are lead calcium, certainly all low/no maintenance batteries.:)
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Yes any that are sealed will more than likely be that is true. Point was IF it is a normal battery 14.7 will boil it. That voltage is only suitable for calcium type. Likewise 14.2 will never fully charge a calcium battery. They need 14.4 minimum i think.
 
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wammers said:
Yes any that are sealed will more than likely be that is true. Point was IF it is a normal battery 14.7 will boil it. That voltage is only suitable for calcium type. Likewise 14.2 will never fully charge a calcium battery. They need 14.4 minimum i think.
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14.2 to 14.8 volts seems to be the recomended range:D
 
wammers said:
Seems anything less than 14.2 will never fully charge deep discharged calcium battery leading to premature fail apparently.
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Absolutely right, less than 14.2 volts will not even keep the battery topped up, especially if the car does mostly short journeys.
 
after serching for the last 2 hour i still cant find the valeo part number for the alternator. anyone have a 96 2.5 dse m51 engine that they can read the model number off the alternator for me please as the one im trying to refurb is slightly fooked just about make out the v for valeo and 1** *mp which im pressuming is the 105 amp
 
stemac33 said:
after serching for the last 2 hour i still cant find the valeo part number for the alternator. anyone have a 96 2.5 dse m51 engine that they can read the model number off the alternator for me please as the one im trying to refurb is slightly fooked just about make out the v for valeo and 1** *mp which im pressuming is the 105 amp
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I have one, but there is nothing readable on it.:(
 
stemac33 said:
after serching for the last 2 hour i still cant find the valeo part number for the alternator. anyone have a 96 2.5 dse m51 engine that they can read the model number off the alternator for me please as the one im trying to refurb is slightly fooked just about make out the v for valeo and 1** *mp which im pressuming is the 105 amp
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Hi, hope this helps, I have just checked a spare alternator I have in my garage. It is a Valeo that was bought refurbed by Dansk. The numbers on their label are 215.121.952 and X07791/4. On the test certificate they give an Original number A13V118. Regards:)
 
tomcat59alan said:
Hi, hope this helps, I have just checked a spare alternator I have in my garage. It is a Valeo that was bought refurbed by Dansk. The numbers on their label are 215.121.952 and X07791/4. On the test certificate they give an Original number A13V118. Regards:)
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Cheers for the info have passed it on to vehicleelectriceltd from flebay how has supplied me with a voltage regulator. once i have all the info i will post it all together part numbers,make and suppliers for others to refurb their alternators cheers for all the help this forum is great
 
Hi all and thanks for all the info. Here are a few facts :-

Alternator code is A13Vi18

replacement rectifier code is MER592
replacement regulator is M511

i managed to find the parts at Alternator & Starter Parts Wholesale Haven't found a uk site that stocks the rectifier as yet but still searching.

Hope this helps anyone in need of replacement parts.

steve

P.s. If you type the alternator code into the search on the website it come up with the parts
 
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