AdrianL Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Just noticed this dangling down when doing an oil change... looks like it had been knocked off a mounting on the alternator, and the wire goes up to the black cable on the top? I've tie-wrapped it for now but looks like it could do with being replaced.. Ta, Adrian Edited April 6, 2015 by AdrianL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Don't know buddy, but if it's a 350 you've got, wrong section you're in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianL Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Don't know buddy, but if it's a 350 you've got, wrong section you're in Wow how did I manage that! Sorry Pal. Will repost in the right section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 moved and locked the other one as it has no comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Something to do with the earth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianL Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 moved and locked the other one as it has no comments Thanks mate. Something to do with the earth? That was a thought, but I'm not getting any battery warning lights on the dash or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Are there any pins or connections of any type in the box or is it just a plastic shell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I'm fairly sure that's the Earth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 It will be a damper to stop whine from the charging circuit being heard through the audio system. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianL Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Are there any pins or connections of any type in the box or is it just a plastic shell? It looks like a plastic shell, and there is a single wire on it. You can see where it was mounted on to the alternator though by the metal bracket that connected to a bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianL Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Is it OK not being connected for now then? I could do with finding a replacement or some how re-attaching it to the metal bracket though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 It will be a damper to stop whine from the charging circuit being heard through the audio system. Lol......took me long enough but Tricky answered it twice! http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/94774-alternator-query/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 It will be a damper to stop whine from the charging circuit being heard through the audio system. Lol......took me long enough but Tricky answered it twice! http://www.350z-uk.c...ternator-query/ Thought I had a distinct feeling of deja vu while I typed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianL Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Cheers guys good to know what it is. What can I do with regards to repairing it? Can I actually get the part separately? how can I attach something that has been sheared off like that? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2orry Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 It will be a damper to stop whine from the charging circuit being heard through the audio system. + 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Cheers guys good to know what it is. What can I do with regards to repairing it? Can I actually get the part separately? how can I attach something that has been sheared off like that? Thanks They are generic, you should be able to pic one up at your local factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianL Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 What's the part actually called? Googling for "Alternator Damper" doesn't bring up much. Can't see anything on Eurocarparts either? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianL Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Is it a voltage regulator? Edit: Hmm maybe not after looking at this video: Edited April 7, 2015 by AdrianL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2orry Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 They are radio suppressors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianL Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Got a link? Googling brings up stuff to connect behind the radio, rather than at the alternator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2orry Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Try alternator suppressors. No doubt the brain boxes have changed the name since ZR3i days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Missed this, yes it will be under suppressor, couldn't think of the proper term when I posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianL Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 I'll have to ring round some factors tomorrow as I'm not finding much online unfortunately I have a grounding kit installed, and haven't noticed any whining... so are there any ill-effects from leaving it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 If your not getting any audio interference, then there is no need to refit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianL Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Sweet. I'll put it on my low list of priority things to do then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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