gpx altenator for my GR?

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gpx altenator for my GR?

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Hey everyone :)

im driving a 1994 FTO GR,
my altenator is slowly breaking down and im searching for a replacement!
i called up a few shops in perth and they tell me that they only sell gpx altenators......so i was wondering, do the gpx ones work in the gr model? or does every model have a specific altenator?

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Im pretty sure the GR alternator is 2 pin and the GPX is 4 pin

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You can fit the GPX alternator to the GR BUT the GPX alternator is 4 pin while the GR is 2 pin. There is an adapter you can get but if you are not too fussy I believe you can just hack apart your 2 pin connector and just connect to the 2 matching terminals on the 4 pin alternator leaving the other 2 of the 4 pins unconnected.

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I bought one of these last month.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 738927.htm

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Ive got a 2nd hand GR alternator if you want one
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    Post by iGerman »

    thanks for your answers everybody :)

    but i still have a few questions!

    does it mean i have to destroy the connector?
    And the wire harnesses are pretty short, how do i connect them if i destroy the connector?
    how do i know what 2 pins are the right ones?
    do you know any diagrams or something?

    i had a look on the internet but couldnt find much unfortunately. so im pretty desperate :twisted:
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    Post by vipfto »

    check out the electrical diagrams in downlods section to the left

    Just extend the wires when you change plugs but really it shouldnt be hard to get another alt i have a spare GR one but keeping it incase mine goes
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    Post by I8A4RE »

    Just get it reconditioned
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    Post by Bennoz »

    This ^

    To my understanding they cannot be swapped at all. The 4 pin alternator has its voltage goverened by the ECU, the standard 2 pin alternator does all its own voltage regulation within.
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    Post by payaya »

    Why not take it to an auto elec to change? I got mine removed, rebuilt and reinstalled for $260.00!
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