I have a 1989 CRX Si, and the alternator is about to crap out on me. Normally I'd just drop the cash on a quality new unit. Considering im going to be doing a JDM K20A, or a B18C5 swap shortly, I don't want to spend money unnecessarily. So Can I use the alternator from a 1999 D16Y7 from a Civic CX hatchback?

 

I think you could, but ur harness wont plug up.....

 

I dont think you can use the 99 one, any obd1 one should work though

 

I think I'm going to have to agree with these guys, I dont think the wiring is the same for an OBD2 alternator....Can anyone confirm?

 

I think you might be missing the point. I already have the 99 alternator, its <FONT SIZE="2"> FREE </FONT>. If I have to spend the money I will just buy a new one that has a warranty. I don't want to do that, that is money toward other components for the upcoming swap.


Modified by Lynx Bus Type R at 11:45 PM 4/23/2007

 

it won't work, the plug is wrong, that and the obd2 alts have a 4 rib belt and don't line up perfectly with an EF crank pulley

 

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a clear cut answer, thank you!! I suppose i'll just ride it out until the bitter end.