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Old 15-03-2017, 10:08 AM
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found a recon alternator for my series 1 but it says its 14v would this be ok as the one on the car says 12v or is there some sort of difference
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It will output 14v as per most car alternators (excluding smartcharge) - will be fine
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All are more than 12V, it has to to overcome the internal resistance of the battery, thus produce a charge. In fact they produce more, but they are regulated to that.

So yes, it's fine.

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