Help needed please for car part

gazmufc78


Joined: 03/09/2009
Posts: 366

Message Posted:
15/03/2012 08:21

Where can I get a replacement/ exchange alternator for a Dihatsu Terios.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
15/03/2012 08:35

You'll most likely find that the same alternator is used on most Daihatsu models. The reason is that it is uneccessary and too costly for any company to tool up for a 'one-off' - also, they probably out-source their component parts.



I'm sure you can find someone in the TRNC motor trade to give you the correct information through experience - and, after all, the 'Terios' was a big seller for Daihatsu.



You may, of course have to look South [RoC] - after crossing at Metehan, turn left a the roundabout with the yellow Olympic rings and shortly after the first set of traffic lights, on the opposite lane [so you'll have to turn around and come back] there is a main Daihatsu dealer showroom.

There are many used parts suppliers in RoC [Nicosia] - they bring in container loads from Japan and Singapore - much cheaper than TRNC.



Hope this helps!

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
15/03/2012 09:25

It's also worth checking if the same part is in the Toyota Cami, this is essentially the same car as the Terios, (Badge engineering), and may widen the availability.

gazmufc78


Joined: 03/09/2009
Posts: 366

Message Posted:
15/03/2012 09:27

John and Bob thank you for your replies.



Steve

Karmels


Joined: 20/12/2011
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
15/03/2012 09:49

Gazmuf78,

If you go to ant auto electric here they will check to see if it can be repaired, which they are very good at, they can completely service an alternator, I have had it done for a car and for my boat engine.

One place to try is the auto electric by the teachers hotel or Kyrenia garage in the old town.

It will work out at less than half price of a new one.

Mel.

slatnumber7


Joined: 25/08/2010
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
15/03/2012 12:42

If all else fails there's the industrial estate in Lefkosa. I can't give the exact directions but it's a large auto garage right at the top in the in the north west corner of the estate. They break vehicles in Japan and ship the spares over here in containers. I had a new engine fitted by them, very professional and plenty of spares in stock. The chances are they'll have what you need.

gazmufc78


Joined: 03/09/2009
Posts: 366

Message Posted:
15/03/2012 16:20

Thanks every one for replies, much appreciated.

ruggy


Joined: 02/05/2009
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
16/03/2012 09:33

The aout electrician in Alsancak next to Ya Belis fruit and veg, Sonu his name is, great electrcian, he will sort it.

suehowlittle


Joined: 31/10/2010
Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
16/03/2012 10:09

Yes, the auto electrician in Alsancak was brilliant when our Nissan X-Trail's automatic windows stopped working. We were unlucky that it broke in the 'down position' but he, on the spot, although he was very busy, fixed it shut with a piece of wood inside. A couple of days later he fixed the problem permanently and not expensive at all.



The saying is that necessity is the mother of invention - so true, I am full of admiration for the way the mechanics here find a way to repair things which we would have thrown away.