C5 Alternator
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Racer
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C5 Alternator
2002 Corvette convertible, manual transmission. What alternator is on my car, who makes it, and are rebuuild kits available? Also, if no kits are available does anyone know where to get bearings for this alternator?
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also, be sure to read the threads carefully. i could be wrong but i think i read somewhere you have to be super careful about replacing the alternator (if you end up doing that).
something about the stock alternator has some chip on it, and if you don't put the correct alternator in the DIC will start kicking out all kinds of error codes.
again, not speaking from experience on this, just something i think i read somewhere.
i'm sure someone can easily verify whether i'm correct or not.
something about the stock alternator has some chip on it, and if you don't put the correct alternator in the DIC will start kicking out all kinds of error codes.
again, not speaking from experience on this, just something i think i read somewhere.
i'm sure someone can easily verify whether i'm correct or not.
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According to Bill Curlee, who thoroughly corrected me here ...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...showed-up.html
The goofy French alternators were only used in 97-99.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...showed-up.html
The goofy French alternators were only used in 97-99.
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From: Anthony TX
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ET is the Forum alternator expert but,,,most local starter alternator repar shops will be able to service your alternator with the correct parts and at a significant cost savings.
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