Found - Replacement alternator connector for S5 FC3S and FD3S

Boxcar · 07-23-2008, 10:15 PM

If you're reading this you probably already know Mazda doesn't sell the connector without the harness. I just wanted to put this here so others can get what they need a little easier.

After a long Google image search under " alternator connectors " and a trip to the salvage yard, I found that the older Dodge Neon alt connectors are a direct fit. I was looking at 95's.

** Edit: After looking at more alternator pics it looks like they can be found on 95'-97' and possibly 95'-01' Neons.

The alt is a bit of a pain to get to. It's located behind and underneath the engine on the passenger side. You can either crawl under or turn the wheel full right to reach through the opening behind the passenger side tire. Feel for the connector, push the tab, wiggle it loose and snip it off.

I'm pretty sure your salvage yards will have rows of Neon's too. Much easier then trying to find a non picked over 7. I grabbed 2 for $6.00

FD3S Alternator

95' Neon Alternator

Edit: Here is another source for the connector. Part number C1900
http://store.alternatorparts.com/partnoc1900.aspx

Phoenix7 · 07-23-2008, 11:25 PM

Very cool, Great find! Thanks for letting us know.

TehMonkay · 07-24-2008, 01:13 PM

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,2528

Whizbang · 07-24-2008, 01:19 PM

wow, that is a great find. Junkyard tech wins again!

classicauto · 07-24-2008, 02:58 PM

Nice, good info!

djmtsu · 07-24-2008, 05:06 PM

Its a Nippondenso alternator, so there should be a while lotta junkyard connectors out there. Most Nissans run Denso's, and the plug is similar, I will confirm tomorrow at work!

Boxcar · 07-24-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TehMonkay

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,2528

Thank you but that's a 3 prong. When I was originally searching for a replacement, the article I found on Neon HO alts stated older Neon's used this type of connector. After looking at more Neon alternator pics it looks like it should be 95-97 and possibly 95-01. Either rockauto has the wrong one listed or there was a change over mid year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Its a Nippondenso alternator, so there should be a while lotta junkyard connectors out there. Most Nissans run Denso's, and the plug is similar, I will confirm tomorrow at work!

Nice. Please do!

Boxcar · 09-07-2008, 11:14 AM

First post updated to include source for brand new connectors.

Phoenix7 · 09-07-2008, 01:14 PM

Thanks man, that will come in handy to a lot of people!

yeti · 09-10-2008, 04:03 PM

We need to compile a list of interchangeable parts. I tried to start a list on the other forum but pretty much no one helped. Maybe I'll start compiling one one day of all the various parts and have the database link to a wiki or something in case modifications have to take place and for discussion and so on.

yeti · 09-10-2008, 04:33 PM

Speak of the devil...

Add some more entries... It's unlocked right now and I may lock it down if things start getting stupid or close it all together.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...LFM7zFbQ&hl=en

AHarada · 09-11-2008, 04:28 PM

Nice find!

Boxcar · 09-15-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeti

We need to compile a list of interchangeable parts. I tried to start a list on the other forum but pretty much no one helped. Maybe I'll start compiling one one day of all the various parts and have the database link to a wiki or something in case modifications have to take place and for discussion and so on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeti

Speak of the devil...

Add some more entries... It's unlocked right now and I may lock it down if things start getting stupid or close it all together.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...LFM7zFbQ&hl=en

Very cool. Thank you! If there's anything I can do to help just shoot me PM. Going to be pretty busy until after Sevenstock but I'll do my best.

07-23-2008, 10:15 PM	#1
Boxcar The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ. iTrader: (2) Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	Found - Replacement alternator connector for S5 FC3S and FD3S If you're reading this you probably already know Mazda doesn't sell the connector without the harness. I just wanted to put this here so others can get what they need a little easier. After a long Google image search under " alternator connectors " and a trip to the salvage yard, I found that the older Dodge Neon alt connectors are a direct fit. I was looking at 95's. ** Edit: After looking at more alternator pics it looks like they can be found on 95'-97' and possibly 95'-01' Neons. The alt is a bit of a pain to get to. It's located behind and underneath the engine on the passenger side. You can either crawl under or turn the wheel full right to reach through the opening behind the passenger side tire. Feel for the connector, push the tab, wiggle it loose and snip it off. I'm pretty sure your salvage yards will have rows of Neon's too. Much easier then trying to find a non picked over 7. I grabbed 2 for $6.00 FD3S Alternator 95' Neon Alternator Edit: Here is another source for the connector. Part number C1900 http://store.alternatorparts.com/partnoc1900.aspx Last edited by Boxcar; 06-15-2009 at 01:19 PM.. Reason: Updated info and years

07-24-2008, 01:13 PM	#3
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07-24-2008, 05:06 PM	#6
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Its a Nippondenso alternator, so there should be a while lotta junkyard connectors out there. Most Nissans run Denso's, and the plug is similar, I will confirm tomorrow at work! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

07-24-2008, 02:58 PM	#5
classicauto crash auto?fix auto Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 816 Rep Power: 17	Nice, good info!

09-07-2008, 11:14 AM	#8
Boxcar The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ. iTrader: (2) Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	First post updated to include source for brand new connectors.

09-10-2008, 04:03 PM	#10
yeti Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morristown, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 70 Rep Power: 17	We need to compile a list of interchangeable parts. I tried to start a list on the other forum but pretty much no one helped. Maybe I'll start compiling one one day of all the various parts and have the database link to a wiki or something in case modifications have to take place and for discussion and so on.

09-10-2008, 04:33 PM	#11
yeti Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morristown, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 70 Rep Power: 17	Speak of the devil... Add some more entries... It's unlocked right now and I may lock it down if things start getting stupid or close it all together. http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...LFM7zFbQ&hl=en

09-11-2008, 04:28 PM	#12
AHarada Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1) Posts: 162 Rep Power: 17	Nice find!