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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)09 · 55 Electrical system
09 · Electrical

Overhaul of marelli alternator

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Recharging system › Overhaul of marelli alternator
55 Electrical systemOverhaul of marelli alternator

OVERHAUL OF MARELLI ALTERNATOR

Marelli A115I-14 V-35/65 A alternator)

External view of the Marelli alternator showing the pulley and housing

If there is no or incorrect indication of alternator recharging, before totally dismantling the alternator, carry out the following checks:

  • Check the belt tension;
  • check that the nut on the alternator's positive terminal (B+) is tight, and make sure that the washer is present;
  • check that the nut on the excitation terminal (D+) is tight, and make sure that the washer is present;
  • check that the nuts on the positive connector block in the engine compartment are tight;
  • check that the bolts securing the battery negative cable to the body shell are tight;
  • check that the battery terminals are clean and tight;
Internal view of the alternator rear end showing diode pack and terminal connections
  • remove the plastic cover protecting the diode pack, then unsolder the terminals of the stator windings from the excitation diodes;
View of the alternator rear assembly showing mounting bolts and internal components
  • undo the bolts indicated in the figure;

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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