Alternator problem

[MistyMorning]

Hi Guys

Battery light came on, did 20 miles and then every light came on, power steering stopped working?

is alternator a big job? price?

i have a 55 plate 1.9cdti sri with 64000 miles

please help???

[DaveW555]

a genuine one is about 430 quid but i got mine for 95 quid for a brand new denso unit from a guy in burntwood, staffordshire, look on ebay for him he does loads of alternators and starter motors dirt cheap

[dh.dti]

join the club matey... my alt failed today although mine has double your mileage lol...

[MistyMorning]

do you think its definately that then mate? also could you send me a link?

[DaveW555]

a sure sign of alternator failure is that the tickover increases and i havent got a link sorry just have a look on ebay im sure theres hundreds on there

[MistyMorning]

tickover is increased, but now it wont start at all!!!

[dh.dti]

you will need to charge your battery to get it to start, i will prob have to boost start mine on monday to get it to my mates garage for the replacement

[DaveW555]

its alternator then defo

[MistyMorning]

ive found that guy selling the alternators but how on earth do i know which one i need?

[jonnybravo]

there will be a plate on the alternator with the model no and output range