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Thanks both, I was feeling brave (and annoyed with the remanufactured-part supplier!), so rang my 'local' dealer. Guess how much ?? £867 inc. I'm speechless. I'll be in touch!! Simon R 2004 350Z GTspec 1974 Lawrencetune Morgan +8 2004 Volvo V70. For when the other two aren't playing.

I replaced the alternator as the original had quit charging, with a non-Nissan replacement. This quit after ~1month, and I eventually got around to sending it back; it was fine, they said, but sent me a new one anyway. This one quit charging; I took it to an auto-electrician, who says "it's the alternator - it's not charging" AS far as I can see, the charging cct is alternator <> battery <> volt meter/bulb. And that there's no connection to the ECU. So nothing could kill an alternator (the battery is all-but new, and is charging fine). I'm going to return the latest alternator to the supplier; they're not happy, as far as I know, but there's not much you can do wrong with an alternator! Does anyone recommend a replacement supplier ? Any traders who can help - pls PM me. Thanks, Simon R 2004 350Z GTspec 1974 Lawrencetune Morgan +8 2004 Volvo V70. For when the other two aren't playing.

Err, have you followed the diagnostic flowchart in the service manual ?? .. I don't have fuse details to hand, but I'd start there, especially if BOTH windows aren't working?