Tommy - it seems you are well versed in respect of alternators. I have some halogen Cibie Oscars & Cibie Super Oscars that I want to fit to my V70 Estate. The wiring, switches and double relays are already installed.
The bulbs are 130w so I doubt the standard alternator output is up to the task.
Is there a Volvo alternator higher than 100A - or an alternative?
Good luck with your own quest
Adrian
@Brehon47 Hi Adrian, I believe some of the later models have higher amperage alternators. 120 and 160AMP comes to mind. What year is your V70? I don’t know the fwd cars well, but someone else might be able to chime in in terms of what you might be able to retrofit.
Quick online search shows a 2001-2007 V70 uses a 160AMP alt.
Cheers, Tommy
You beaut Tommy - my v70 is a 1999 build so I will head for the wrecker. Thanks very much, Adrian
This discussion was created from comments split from: Wanted: 940 Alternator.
FWIW you'll probably be fine with the 100A alternator. 130W would only be ~10A of current.
Thanks James - I have four lights (see above) each 130watts plus 100watts in each high beam plus heater, a/c and sundry GPS, mobile and cabin lamp for the navigator. Apparently the higher rated alternators in later V70 vehicles are not a simple swap.
I think I will fit a second battery in the luggage compartment on a discrete circuit.
Thanks for redirecting my message
Adrian
Ah yes I can see why you'd want a larger alternator if you're running four!
I assume that Volvo size their alternators for the most power-hungry scenario possible, so a V70 with every last bell and whistle, everything switched on, cooling fan at full tilt, engine sitting at idle.
