Truck and Bus Engine and Ancillaries
Electrical System Parts
Alternators, starter motors, central electrics units, front and rear lighting, battery boxes and isolators, switches, relays and wiring repair parts.
Features
- A failing starter is confirmed by measuring voltage drop across the main cable, the solenoid and the earth strap while cranking, because a few tenths of a volt lost at a corroded terminal cranks exactly like a worn motor.
- Alternator output is matched to the vehicle's electrical load, which rises with auxiliary equipment such as tail lifts and refrigeration.
- Lighting units carry road approval marking, and mounting and connector must match the existing loom.
- Battery box and isolator corrosion causes voltage drop that presents as a starter fault, so both are checked before the starter is condemned.
- Repairs are made with correctly crimped terminals rather than twisted joints, because vibration finds every poor joint on a commercial vehicle.
Specifications
| Figure | Typical range | Unit | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component | alternator / starter / lighting unit / switch / relay | Identifies the line. | |
| System voltage | 24 | V | Component compatibility. |
| Alternator output | 80 / 100 / 120 / 150 | A | Must cover the vehicle's electrical load. |
| Starter power | 4.0 / 5.5 / 6.5 | kW | Cranking capability for the engine size. |
| Supply form | new / remanufactured exchange | Cost and core return. |