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arvie's avatar
arvie
Explorer
Aug 26, 2014

2006 LTV sprinter needs alternator

My battery indicator light came on and the code reader indicated it's the alternator. A vin search does not indicate what type of alternator was installed originally. They didn't have time to pull it today to see what amperage it needs. Does anyone know? Otherwise it will be a delay in ordering.
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  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Aug 26, 2014
    I,d have the old one rebuilt. about half the price of new.mines a 2007 hope it last a life time.
  • gerrym51's avatar
    gerrym51
    Explorer II
    Aug 26, 2014
    arvie wrote:
    My battery indicator light came on and the code reader indicated it's the alternator. A vin search does not indicate what type of alternator was installed originally. They didn't have time to pull it today to see what amperage it needs. Does anyone know? Otherwise it will be a delay in ordering.



    your sprinter is a TN1. it's not the current sprinter. i would go to the sprinter forum. I'm sure someone there can help you.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Aug 26, 2014
    I'd check the battery first. It can lead one to believe the alt is bad when the battery is just shorted internally.
  • jjrai's avatar
    jjrai
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2014
    You may want to consider an upgrade in terms of amps if you have the need. This forum and www.sprinter-source .com have several write ups about the pros and cons. I have a 2006 LTV. I do not know what amperage is in it. I think the incremental cost of more amps is worth it.
  • bobojay5's avatar
    bobojay5
    Explorer
    Aug 27, 2014
    Lucky he's got a T1N to upgrade the alternator. The NCV3 PCM doesn't allow the alternator to be upgraded over stock without a reflash at dealer
  • GailS's avatar
    GailS
    Explorer
    Aug 27, 2014
    arvie,

    We have a 2005 LTV Sprinter and had the alternator rebuilt at the suggestion of the repair shop. It was a big cost savings over a new one.
  • arvie's avatar
    arvie
    Explorer
    Aug 27, 2014
    I wish I had the time for a rebuild but I am ready to leave on vacation. At least this happened at home and not in the middle of nowhere.
  • overbrook's avatar
    overbrook
    Explorer III
    Aug 27, 2014
    arvie wrote:
    My battery indicator light came on and the code reader indicated it's the alternator. A vin search does not indicate what type of alternator was installed originally. They didn't have time to pull it today to see what amperage it needs. Does anyone know? Otherwise it will be a delay in ordering.


    When the alternator in my 2006 Great West Sprinter went out, I replaced it with a 200 amp Bosch. Found it new on Amazon for under $200.
    My local dodge dealer installed it for me and said it was the right one considering the load on the battery.

    Bill
  • JackD's avatar
    JackD
    Explorer
    Aug 29, 2014
    Before spending over $750. for a new alternator, OR EVEN REBUILDING IT,have you tried a new voltage regulator package (for less than $50.)
    Any Merc. mechanics (outside the normal steeler) will tell you replacing the voltage regulator will fix 99% of alternator problems.
    CHECK THIS OUT

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